This is a Pecan Pie recipe worthy of making for any and every occasion. It’s a super simple, perfect, classic pecan pie. The filling is amazing. Be careful though- you’ll want to dig in with a spoon and eat it all!
Let’s just get one thing straight here. I’m completely and utterly, hopelessly, terribly pie-challenged. I can make a pie, sure… but it’s not usually the beautiful sort of pie that you might see from seasoned bakers. Because of this, I have a bit of Pie Phobia. I sincerely *want* to make gorgeous pies to share with the world, but I rarely do since I apparently have pie problems.
This Pecan Pie recipe comes from Ree Drummond’s new book: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays.
Here’s how you make this crazy-delicious Pecan Pie! >> First things first, you make Ree’s recipe for Perfect Pie Crust. It’s really easy to make, and it really does deliver “perfect,” as promised.
Then you just dump a heaping cup of chopped pecans into the crust.
The gooey stuff comes next. Mix all of the gooey stuff together and pour it over the pecans. Here’s the fun part. Ree explains that the pecans will float to the top. So my son and I sat there and watched…
…and they floated to the top! Now you cover the pie with some foil, bake for about 35 minutes, then pull off the foil and bake for about another 30 minutes.
Pecan Pie- Ta Da! Okay, I know it’s not a perfect pie, but remember I said I was Pie-Challenged?!! No one cares that my pies aren’t the most gorgeous thing on the block because they always end up tasting great. this one is grab-a-spoon-and-dive-in-and-JUST- TRY-to-take-a-single-bite delicious!
Oh thank you, Pioneer Woman, for an amazing recipe. It will be perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas and other pie- worthy events. I was so excited to eat it that I couldn’t even get a clear photo in the end. I may have eaten this for breakfast and lunch too. Darn pie. Darn calories. Darn horrible metabolism.
Here is Ree’s new book: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays. It’s one of the books you’re going to want to have on your shelf. Ree’s style is to show you step-by-step preparation photos of every recipe. In this book, she plows through most holidays of the year and shares some goodies for each one. Here are a few examples:
- Thanksgiving Feast: Turkey Brine, How to Roast a Turkey, Perfect Mashed Potatoes, Skillet Cornbread, Broccoli- Wild Rice Casserole, Caramel Apple Pie
- SuperBowl Sunday: Potato Skins, Spicy BBQ Whiskey Sliders, Chipotle Chicken Chili, Dr. Pepper Cupcakes
- Easter: Hot Cross Buns, Glazed Easter Ham, Asparagus with Dill Hollandaise, Sigrid’s Carrot Cake
- Cinco de Mayo: Blackberry Margaritas, Homemade Tortillas, Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Zesty Lime Rice, Dulce de Leche Brownies
I could keep going and going, but you get the idea- everything sounds so good! I’ve made so many of Ree’s recipes over the years, and they always turn out to be a big hit with my family. So I TRUST this lovely, generous and beautiful lady completely. Oh yeah, and she’s an old friend from way back… from those early days of blogging when us bloggers banded together for companionship and comradery. We have all remained good friends and it has been fun to watch Ree take off in all different directions of popularity for sure 🙂
If you enjoy recipes from The Pioneer Woman, you might also enjoy her Butterscotch Pudding or Homemade Meatballs. The Perfect Cream Scones are my favorite, and this Dr. Pepper Cake is delicious too!
Pecan Pie
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup (2/3 stick) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 heaping cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust, fitted into a pie pan (edges crimped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla. Whisk until totally combined. Place the chopped pecans in the bottom of the pie crust. Pour the sticky mixture right over the top.
- Cover the pie in foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake the pie for 35 minutes. Remove the foil, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes more, being careful not to burn the crust or the pecans. (If it seems to be browning too quickly, cover it with foil again.)
- The pie should not be overly jiggly when you remove it from the oven. If it is, just continue baking it in 5-minute intervals until it's done. Let the pie cool before slicing it into wedges. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Try Ree's recipe for Perfect Pie Crust (it really is perfect)
Nutrition
Disclosure: There are Amazon affiliate links included within this post. I was given a copy of The Pioneer Woman Cookbook for review and had permission to share a recipe from the book. All opinions shared are my own.
Pecan pie the best ever!
Crust is delicious 🙂
I love Rees recipes I never miss a show.
Iam always cooking with her recepi she is one of my favorite chefs.
I luv pecan pie. Its always so sweet but its so good.
My mom loves pecan pies 🙂 this looks wonderful, I can’t wait to whip this up!
Wow! This is the first time I’ve seen this fluting technique for pie crust on a food blog. It is the method both my grandmother and mother used and, in turn, they taught me. I use it all the time…it’s my signature way. Your pie looks scrumptious, Lori!
I’m a fool for Pecan Pie and this recipe looks worthy of effort! Thanks Ree
I can totally relate! I have no patience for pie crust. So, sadly I just buy premade. I am sure if I took the time it would look spectacular, but there have been some really bad experiences. LOL
The pie looks fabulous.
Your pie looks amazing! What are you talking about?
Looks like you did a great job with the pie!
Hi all,
Love all the recipes; can’t wait to make this yummy pecan pie for my family!
quick question though, on this pecan pie recipe, should I be using salted, or unsalted butter?
thanks
I think either is fine, but I used unsalted.
Would love to win your new cook book.
Who could not love a down home woman with great recipes, like many of us home cooks.
I have both her cookbooks and love them! Can’t wait to get this one.
Love Pecan Pie 🙂
I am going to bed NOW so I can wake up and make this pie. Sweet!
“Pee-can” pie is my hubby’s fave so I’ll definitely have to give this one a whirl. It looks delish! Love the pie plate, Laurie!
Pie looks scrumptious, Lori!! 🙂
I am always intimidated by pies but yours looks gorgeous!
Can’t wait to get my hands on Ree’s new book. I love her website.
Love the Pioneer Woman-Ree Drummond. I watch her every Saturday morning!
My all time fave PW recipe is probably one of her simplest, the Marlboro Man Sandwich!
Love Ree’s recipes & entertaining philosophies! Would appreciate winning her new book! Thanks
This pie looks so good…will probably make it for the Thanksgiving holiday as I don’t like pumpkin pie!
Pies make the holidays so special. A pie baked with love is a great gift. my favorite is Pecan pie!!!
This pie looks scrumpcious! I make a mean pecan pie but this looks better than mine:) this will be great to take for the church bake sale at Christmas:)
We love you, your show and your darling family! Together… you all make the show so very personible! You’re real and make everything you cook seem easy peazy. I would love a signed copy for my daughter who is 7 and I to share, she is already a fan of cooking and your show!
Love you Ree
Nichole and Chloe Braegger
I’d like the cookbook please.
Her recipes are so delish! I have the 1st cookbook and love it. Yum, yum! Her cinnamon rolls are to die for.
love your show watch all the time
It looks perfect, Lori! I think I have major pie problems too with a serious case of pie-phobia, but all that really matters is that it tastes great! A friend just gave me Ree’s book and I’m so excited to dive in!
Love Ree and her cookbooks!
LOVE Pioneer Woman’s recipes! My favorite today is her chocolate sheet cake. Can’t wait to see her new cookbook 🙂
LOVE THE PIONEER WOMAN SHOW~ GREAT FOOD 🙂
I love your recipes!So far I haven’t made anything my family doesn’t like.!
Love the Dr Pepper cake!
I like the pie crust recipe it works every time
Flaky, buttery crust and sweet, crunchy fill. Who can argue with that pecan pie? Please pass me a fork – and the recipe.
I’ve never been a big fan of making pies, but eating them is my game! Yum.
Love pecan pie. Can’t wait to make this. Love your show Ree.
watched my grandmother make this pie many times, thought ” I will never be able to do this” well, with Ree’s instructions, that will be possible now. “piece of cake, or should I say PIE” Thanks Ree.
would love to have your cookbooks; my husband and I watch your show all the time. We use to own a restaurant and really love cooking and trying new recipes.
This pie looks heavenly, can’t wait to make it, especially since pecan pie is my very favorite pie!
Love your T.V. Show and your recipes!
I’ll take a cookbook!
Apple dumplings – yummy! Also like the onion crisps
I love pecan pie and yours looks yummy!!!
ME ME ME!!! I love this recipe! My husband loves Ree bc I’m so much BETTER of a cool now!! Please me!
I LOVE Ree! This pie looks so good!
I really want to try this pie
my favorite pie is pecan, love this recipe, matter of fact, love all of the pioneer woman recipes
Pecan Pie is my favorite pie. I am anxious to try Ree’s recipe. Thanks for having the giveaway!
Love ur show!!!
I love pecan pie, it reminds me of my mom who used to cook up a storm but now has alzheimer’s and does not know how to cook anymore, I make it in honor of her, your recipe looks delicious!
Love The Pioneer Woman!
I love this recipe & The Pioneer Woman. Would love a signed holiday cookbook. 🙂
Love Love Love pecan pie!Would love to get this book.
Great pie
This pie looks scrumptious!!! beautiful pictures .. will try for Thanksgiving
(if I can wait that long )
Been following Rees for quite awhile. Love learning about her life on the ranch & watching her beautiful kids grow! Love her delicious recipes! Keep up the great work??
Lori,
Your pie looks delicious and that’s what counts! It doesn’t need to be picture perfect. I’d love a slice any day. Pinned.
Annamaria
Lori, I LOVE the Camaraderie that you have with other cookbook authors. I received Ree’s newest cookbook this week (I pre ordered it from Amazon.com). I love it! Just as I love your book that I have. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season!
hard to pick just a one,but the chicken fried steak comes very close to being the best!
I would love to win!
I DVR Pioneer Woman and watch it in the evenings when I can relax…love her show and would love to win a cookbook! 🙂
I’m def. going to try this recipe for Thanksgiving! 🙂
I would love to give this and other receipes a try! Ready for something new.
This is going on my Thanksgiving list to do.
I love to watch you cook just down home cooking.
Love the looks of this pie and can’t wait to try it.
I love pecan pie!
REALY WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS.
My husband’s favorite pie is pecan pie. He will love this!
My husband will love this pecan pie! I’m going to surprise him with this pecan pie this week!
Looks yummy!
Pecan pie…makes the perfect end to a perfect holiday!
I love Ree’s Good Ol’ Basic Mexican Rice.
sign me up for the cookbook!!! P-Dub’s goodies are the best!!
Can’t wait to try it…
Have Ree’s two cookbooks!! Can’t wait for this one!!
Ree’s recipes are my favorite!
YUMMM! One of my favorites!
Love pecan pie! Will be trying this recipe over the weekend.
I follow Pioneer Woman since she first started.My family loves when I make her recipes.Pecan Pie is my Hubbies fav. so I will be making this soon,although
I hate making crust.I may have to try her recipe.
Would love to add your autograph Holiday Cookbook to my collection! The Sticky Cherry Cake and the Candy Dipped Graham Crackers look awesome!
This pie looks so yummy — and easy! Several years ago I made a pecan pie using a jar (not gonna name names, but it was well known) pie filling. Never had a pecan pie so I was really anticipating a new tradition in our house. Alas, it was not to be. The jar filling turned out to be pure evil. One bite and we threw the whole pie away. Nasty, vile and…just pure, bottled evil. Can’t be said enough.
i am bringing dessert to my mother’s on thanksgiving… always wanting to impress her …. this recipe i will try!
Pecan pie is a staple in Texas. I will have to try this one!
My soon to be hubby loves this pie…
I have ordered your cookbook already, should be arriving in the mail in the next few days. Hopefully, I’ll win so I can share a copy with others. Love your show!
Love pecan pie and made my first last year. It is especially delish with some dark chocolate morsels. Yum! I so cannot wait until Thanksgiving to have a gods excuse to bake one of these up and indulge a little.
I love pecan pie so much. The bestes pie ever!!!!
I love Pecan Pie!!
Pie looks great!!! I would like to make it someday!! Great recipes!!! 🙂
Your pecan pie is a beauty!!
Ooooooh, pecan pie, my favourite.
I love new recipes. love Ree Drummond always watch her show.
I would LOVE one of the new cookbooks!!!!
I kinda need to make this pie for Thanksgiving. I would be a hero for sure!
I love to bake. This pie looks amazing!
I love this recipe! I’ve made it and it is delish!
My favorite Pioneer Woman recipe is the one for basic Mexican rice. It’s my favorite for sentimental reasons! It was the first recipe of hers that I used, and the pictures were so lovely that I just kept coming back.
I LOVE Ree Drummond…..this pie recipe looks delicious!
Will be trying this for Thanksgiving
Just learned about your site. Can’t wait to explore.
Thanks
Ann
Wonderful
It would be Mexican recipe that she made, I don’t know the name of it. It was a casserole.
I love her coverages of farm/ranch life! I never realized how much I wanted that kind of life until I was too old!
WOW…….that’s the million dollar question. Too many great recipes to pick just one. The pecan pie looks delicious. Love your recipes. Thanks!
love the pic
Won’t let me enter the Pinterest entry.
I can taste it now! Yum!
Love the pecan pie
My favorite pie just got better!
I am going to make this pie for the Holidays for my husband
Great cookbook
Love watching Ree on TV. And Pecan Pie soooo awesome!
mmmmmm that looks so darn good mmmmmmmm.
Pecan Pie is the best pie ever made! I can eat it any time of the year, not just Holidays…
Pecan Pie for breakfast; I love it! Where did you get this cool pie pan?
I’m sorry- I don’t remember!
It says use the widget below to enter the contest for a cookbook. Where is it?
Did you find it? It should appear – if your computer is slow, it may take a bit.
I enjoy all your shows and recipes. You make my DAY.
I have never made a pecan pie and this looks like it would be good
Pecan Pie is in a class of its own.
I love Pecan Pie, going to give recipe a try for Thanksgiving and if everyone likes it, I’ll be making it again for Christmas.
Pioneer Woman Mac & Cheese!!! Yes, Please!!!
i so love your website too! and the pioneer woman yall do some grat things so glad i signed up to yours nice to meet you!
Love watching Pioneer Woman! All her recipes look great!
mmmm…that looks so good..going to make it soon…hopefully I might get the book also…love the pioneer woman
The pie looks delicious!!! and I love your blog!
I’m trying this pie!
Love Pecan Pie!
The Pioneer Woman has given us so many terrific recipes (like the Glazed Doughnuts) Holiday cooking is big in our family so I’m looking forward to Ree’s Holiday Cookbook.
Her Pecan pie recipe looks very good. I do have a question tho what is the easiet way to clean a coconut? I recently bought one & I had to use a hammer to crack it but was still hard to get all the goodies out of it.
Thank You
Coconut?? No idea!
Cookbook. please, would love it.
I can’t wait to try it. I just purchased book but would love a signed copy
love pioneer women cooking shows……
yummy pie
To me, nothing expresses the Thanksgiving Holiday more than turkey w/the trimmings and Pecan & Pumpkin Pie! It’s my holiday at my house. We live in a log home in the woods. My family feels that it’s a must to have it here. Makes them feel like Pioneers…….LOL
Love your blog, love PW and l mostly love food haha! 😉
Ree is my favorite Food Network star and Pecan Pie is my favorite Pie. Pick me please
Mini meatball sandwiches!
I love, love, love Pecan Pie! I use my great grandmother’s recipe! Very similar except yours has brown sugar, which I am sure makes it even more delicious!
Please enter me for the cookbook
Christmas. All that delicious baking.
Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!!! Made my mouth water!!!
Love watching ur cooking shows on the Food Network love ur recipes I love how ur so down to earth
I can’t wait to make the pie, I have never made a pecan pie. Looks easy.
Love this ranch lady! I have enjoyed watching her children learn to ride and work cattle. She is a great cook!
Love your show, need that mixer and the cookbook!!!
Bowtie Chicken Alfredo…yum!
Would love to win
I’m up for a new variation on pecan pie. Plus the crust looks amazing!
I love pecan pie! It’s my favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas! Thanks for posting!!
I love Ree!!! and those pumpkin cinnamon rolls on her site are to die for!!!
Thank you for this opportunity!!! 🙂
Love, love, love Ree’s cookbooks!!!
We so love watching Pioneer Woman, the food she prepares and can’t forget the beautiful ranch pictures!
Love Ree Drummond! Her spaghetti sauce recipe is awesome!!
Isn’t that just a pretty pecan pie.
I have never made a pecan pie, but this looks like a heavenly one to try first. I know what I’m baking this Thanksgiving!
Sounds like a holiday saver to me & a book would be a gift for me.
You are the best cook with the best recipes. Everything I have ever tried is sooooo gooooood. Thanks so much for all you do in this world!
What a great recipe and giveaway! Pecan pie is my weakness!
My husband’s favorite pie….
Love Pecan Pie!
I think your pie looks great !
Your pie looked gorgeous! It turned out nice!
It is hard to pick a favorite from so many of Pioneer Woman’s recipes, they all aere so good, but right now I would say her Chicken Spaghetti is definately one of my favs and I would Love to get one of these Great Cookbooks!!! Oh, did I say that I would Love to get one of these Great Cookbooks??? Well It is True.
Can’t wait to try the pecan pie recipe! Love Pioneer Woman show!!
I love love all her recipes and this looks yummy!
If MY pumpkin pie comes out half as purty as yours, I will be thrilled beyond belief. I look forward to your future blogs.
Making this for Thanksgiving, looks wonderful! Nettie
Love this show & the best recipes that are so delicious & don’t hours to make – very family friendly recipes! This pie looks fantastic- will be trying for Thanksgiving!
I love her Maple Bacon scones. Perfect for this time of year. But the Pecan runs a close 2nd.
Beautiful Pecan Pie! My favorite Pioneer Woman recipe is the Chocolate Chip Caramel Ice Cream Sundae.
pecan is the best!
Thanks for the chance to win a Pioneer Woman Cookbook. Also for posting the great recipes you do.
Pecan pie is one of my favorites!!!
I’ve made this delicious pecan pie followings Ree’s recipe. It was hit!!! I am a big fan of her cooking and would love to try out more recipes from her book!
I would like this because my cooking really needs sprucing up.
I do ok with the pies, I’m just pie crust challenged!
I Love Ree Drummond and would enjoy receiving her cookbook.
I would love this cookbook and the pecan pie! I don’t know about Creamy Pralines but I love the candy.
Pecan pie and a cup of coffee reminds me of my mom. She LOVED pecan pie, and had coffee brewing all day long. The combination just reminds me of home sweet home!
Delicious dessert
Nothing says pecan pie like Thanksgiving time. It would be awesome to win the holiday recipe book. 🙂
Newbie to your blog page…..cannot wait to dig into your recipes!
Love, love, love!, The Pioneer Woman and pecan pie too!
I am a huge fan of Ree finally someone who cooks like everyone eats.
The pecan pie looks awesome!
Displaced Texan living in Western Washington what i really miss is my Mom home made pecan pies and other holiday treats. This book would be so awesome to have, i could start some new traditions.
Great Recipe
I. must. bake.
My daughters and I love the Pioneer Woman. Would really like a copy of her new cookbook. Can’t wait . . . maybe a Christmas present from my hubby?
I love P-Dub and all her delicious food! She’s the bestessest and I WILL be eating this pie at Christmas!
cant wait to try this..
Glad I found you! Always watch & follow The Pioneer Woman.
Love love love pecan pie! We make mini’s around the holidays and pass them out.
This could be a keeper!
Will definately be making this georgeous
Pecan pie on thanksgiving day!!!
Love your recipes!!!!!!
This pie looks SO delicious. Would love to have this cookbook!!!
I would love to win. I need all the cooking help I can get!
I will definitely try this for the holiday
I love watching her show. I love pecan pie too! Definately will try this
I love her recipes. So simple and easy to make.
Love The Pioneer Woman cookbooks and have tried many of her recipes. My oldest son who has disabilities is enrolled in cooking school and loves to watch her show and cook in the kitchen with me.
My favorite recipe from ThePioneerWoman.com is Chocolate Devils! Rich, moist, wonderful! That’s how chocolate is supposed to be, in order to be worth the calories consumed! 🙂
I love her Sloppy Joe recipe! We make it all the time!
Love making pie! Can’t wait to try this one.
I Love watching Ree’s cooking shows, always down home cooking.
Loved you on OVC hope you come to an appearance in Seattle sometime.
love THE PIONEER SHOW.. on my DVR!!! I need to get this book…
I am from Texas and I love the recipe…although, we have to use whole pecans! 🙂
I hope to enjoy your fabulous recipes.
I love everything of Pioneer Woman. Have never had a bad recipe!
Would love this cookbook to add to my Ree collection:) always looking for more recipes for holidays!
My all time favorite Pioneer woman recipe is this one: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/02/apple_dumplings/ for Apple dumplings. It’s quick, easy, and absolutely, ridiculously delicious.
Looks so yummy! Hope I can win a copy of Ree’s book and try baking one too!
Loving Ree’s book!! This pie looks to die for!
Yum, that pie looks so good!!
I love Pioneer Woman have seen her twice at book signings. I love her Meatball sliders! Making Halloween Bark tonight!
Since pecan pie is my hubby’s favorite, I’ll give Ree’s recipe a try & surprise my sweet spouse!
This is similar to the recipe I use for chocolate bourbon pecan pie! Few tweaks to the measurements, and add the chocolate and bourbon. Deeeeelish!!
I love Pecan Pie.. I going to make this for halloween
Oh my, that looks amazing!
Pecan pie is our family favorite at the holidays. Your recipe is the same as ours. Great with ice cream or cool whip!
Always great tecipes.
Pecan pie is my favorite! I seem to try a different recipe each Thanksgiving and this will be the one this year. Thank you.
I love watching pioneer woman cooking show and really love her recipes..They are so easy and great tasting and southern.
Yay for the Pioneer Woman ! Can’t get enough of these fab recipes!
My other half and my oldest son love pecan pie! Might have to try this one.
Ree is amazing! I can’t wait to get my mitts on her new book! And this pie, stunning!
I made this one year, it was so GOOD!!!
My favorite bridge partner loves pecan pie. As he lives far from family he always offers to work for others on holidays so I thought that I would bake him this pie for Christmas. Maybe it will make the day a little easier.
This is the exact recipe I have been using for 20 years! I made one this morning at 2am
To test a new pie dough, I added one ounce of praline liquor to the filling this time and it was awesome! Pie shell? Not so much! I have pie she’ll envy!
Didn’t see the widget, but hope this counts as an entry to win.
Hi Sallie, You should be able to view the widget now– there was a problem with it viewing for a few minutes. Please enter via the widget. Thank you!
I can’t wait to try Ree’s pie crust recipe! It looks perfect!
Pecan pie = the best of all pies. I love this giveaway! and NEED to make this pie for thanksgiving!
Your pie looks beautiful! I am pie challenged myself! This pie might be doable, though!
My favorite Pioneer Woman recipe is her Three Cheese-Stuffed Shells with Meaty Tomato Sauce:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/10/three-cheese-stuffed-shells-with-meaty-tomato-sauce/
I love her Tres Leche Cake recipe! Just one of many though!
Loving Ree’s book!! This pie looks to die for!
This pie look incredible! I say you did an awesome job!!
So excited for Ree’s book! I need to get my hands on a copy!
I am pie challenged too!! So, so challenged. I wouldnt even attempt this! Yours looks fab!
I’m trying this pie!
What a beautiful pie, Lori! Mmm, I can just taste that buttery goodness now! 😀
I love pecan pie and this truly looks perfect. I love how gooey the centre looks!
I follow The Pioneer Woman and love her recipes!
Before you said you had Pie Phobia, I thought, wow, Lori sure makes gorgeous pies! Ive always thought your yeast doughs look like pillows…so perfect..and I thought, well her pies are amazing too. I tell you, I have serious Pie Phobia too. I think in almost 5 yrs of blogging, I have like 5 pie recipes. And some of them are no-bake oreo crusts. Pinning this beauty of yours!