Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 4-5 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup (240ml) corn syrup (light or dark)
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) pecan halves
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms.
  4. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
  7. Transfer to the pie pan and trim excess dough, crimping edges as desired.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
  9. Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
  10. Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
  11. Stir in pecan halves.
  12. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  13. Place the pie on a baking sheet.
  14. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the filling is set (a slight jiggle is okay).
  15. Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature before slicing.
  16. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.