Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie

Name: Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie
Ingredients: 3/4 stick unsalted butter; 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar; 3/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 2 cups pecan halves (1/2 pound); Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving; optional)

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 stick unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups pecan halves (1/2 pound)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving; optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F with a baking sheet on middle rack.
2

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12-inch round and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and lightly press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes).
3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in corn syrup, vanilla, zest, and salt. Lightly beat eggs in a medium bowl, then whisk in corn syrup mixture.
4

Put pecans in pie shell and pour corn syrup mixture evenly over them. Bake on hot baking sheet until filling is set, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool completely.