Lemon Pecan Pie

Name: Lemon Pecan Pie
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans plus 1 cup pecan halves; One store-bought 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, unbaked

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans plus 1 cup pecan halves
One store-bought 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, unbaked

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs until incorporated.
3

Stir in the butter, vanilla, lemon zest and juice, milk, flour and 1 cup chopped pecans until combined.
4

Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
5

Arrange the pecan halves on top of the pie in a circular pattern.
6

Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set but still a little loose in the center (it will set as it cools), about 55 minutes.
7

Serve warm or at room temperature.