Fisher’s Signature Pecan Pie
Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour plus cooling
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked deep-dish pie shell
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups Fisher Nuts Pecan Halves
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Reserve 1 cup Fisher® pecan halves; coarsely chop remaining pecans.
Step 2
Place pie shell on baking sheet; line crust with parchment or foil and fill with pie weights. Bake 20 minutes until crust is dry and set; cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
Step 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan on medium heat. Stir in corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Cook 4-6 minutes until warm and glossy.
Step 4
Whisk eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Add warm butter mixture to eggs, whisking constantly until well combined. Stir pecans into egg mixture and pour into crust.
Step 5
Bake 50-55 minutes, until slightly puffed and center is almost set. Cool completely on wire rack before serving.
Lisa's Tips
- For perfect slices, refrigerate until firm before slicing.
- Heat in preheated 225°F oven for 15 minutes to serve warm.
- Cover cooled pie and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Wrap pie tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Substitute dried rice or beans for pie weights.