Classic Southern Buttermilk Pecan Pie

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A buttery, flaky pie crust filled with a rich, caramelized pecan filling that balances sweetness and nuttiness beautifully. This American recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, chilled and cubed, and ice water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: To make the crust, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup chilled, cubed unsalted butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Step 2: Gradually add 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan and trim edges.
  4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup buttermilk until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, then pour filling into prepared crust.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 55-60 minutes until filling is set and crust is golden. Cool completely before slicing to allow filling to firm.

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