Brown Butter Pecan Pie
This Brown Butter Pecan Pie recipe is incredibly flavorful thanks to the rich depth that brown butter brings to a classic pecan pie. When butter is browned it develops a nutty almost caramel flavor that helps to enhance the earthy and rich flavors of the pecans. It is a quick and easy festive pecan pie to make with 7 ingredients for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
For more pecan desserts try my mini pecan pies, pecan pie cheesecake bars, pecan butter tart squares and my pumpkin pecan dump cake!
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Browned Butter Pecan Pie
There is nothing quite like enjoy a pecan pie with its gooey, rich caramel-like filling, flaky buttery crust and the perfect satisfying crunch of the pecans on top.
Browned butter pecan pie is great to serve during the holiday season as the nutty caramel warm flavors of the brown butter aligns so well with the flavors of a traditional pecan pie.
It tastes as good as it looks and is custom in our family to enjoy it during the holidays or for a terrific cold weather pie anytime the sweet tooth comes calling.
Also try my some of my families favorite pecan Christmas cookies like pecan sandies, buttery pecan snowball cookies, pecan pie cookies and butter pecan meltaways. They are so good!!
Ingredients
- Butter -1/2 cup salted butter
- Eggs – 3 large eggs
- Sugar – 1 cup granulated sugar
- Corn Syrup – 1 cup light corn syrup
- Vanilla – 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pecans – 1 cup chopped pecans
- Pie Crust – I used 1 frozen pre-made pie crust (9-inches) for convenience
Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie Variation: You can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of bourbon to the filling to add another depth of flavor that pairs well with the brown butter. Serve with whipped cream, cool whip or vanilla ice cream if desired.
How to Make Brown Butter Pecan Pie
STEP ONE – In a small pot, brown the butter by melting it over medium-high heat, stirring vigorously until browned. This should take 4-6 minutes. Then, let it cool.
STEP TWO – In a medium bowl, add the sugar and eggs. Mix until combined using a hand mixer.
STEP THREE – Add the corn syrup and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix by hand using a rubber spatula until well combined.
STEP FOUR – Stir in the pecans with the spatula.
STEP FIVE – Add the browned butter to the mixture and mix again with the spatula until thoroughly combined.
STEP SIX – Pour the mixture into the frozen pre-made pie crust. If desired, add a layer of halved pecans on top for decoration.
STEP SEVEN – Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the middle slightly jiggles while the edges remain firm.
STEP EIGHT – Let the pie sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
How To Reheat a Pecan Pie?
If you enjoy your leftover pecan pie warm you can reheat it in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through. It is convenient to use a store bought premade crust pie tin for reheating with easy cleanup.
Storage Instructions
Store using an airtight container or wrapped tightly with wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze using a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Brown Butter Pecan Pie
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 1 pie
Description
This Brown Butter Pecan Pie recipe is delicious because of the depth of the flavor the brown butter adds to a pecan pie. When butter is browned it develops a nutty almost caramel flavor that helps to enhance the earthy and rich flavors of the pecans. It is a quick and easy festive pecan pie to make with 7 ingredients for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!
Ingredients
1/2 cup salted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1 frozen pre-made pie crust (9-inches)
Instructions
- In a small pot, brown the butter by melting it over medium-high heat, stirring vigorously until browned. This should take 4-6 minutes. Then, let it cool.
- In a medium bowl, add the sugar and eggs. Mix until combined using a hand mixer.
- Add the corn syrup and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix by hand using a rubber spatula until well combined.
- Stir in the pecans with the spatula.
- Add the browned butter to the mixture and mix again with the spatula until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the frozen pre-made pie crust. If desired, add a layer of halved pecans on top for decoration.
- Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the middle slightly jiggles while the edges remain firm.
- Let the pie sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage instructions:
Store using an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze using a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
