Orange Pecan Pie
Elevate your dessert game with this decadent Orange Pecan Pie, a citrusy twist on the classic Southern favorite. Featuring buttery pecan halves nestled in a luscious custard, this pie shines with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest, balanced by the rich sweetness of light corn syrup and vanilla. The combination of crisp, flaky crust and nutty, citrus-infused filling creates a truly irresistible dessert. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or as a show-stopping finale to any meal, this easy-to-make pie bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch shell Pie crust (prepared or homemade)
- 1.5 cups Pecan halves
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Light corn syrup
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (from 1 orange)
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Arrange the pecan halves evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie crust.
Pour the filling mixture over the pecans, ensuring they are evenly coated and distributed.
Carefully transfer the pie to the preheated oven. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed up. The center should jiggle slightly when tapped but not be liquid.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This allows the filling to fully set.
Once cooled, slice and serve. Optionally, top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.5 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 936 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.6 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 346.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
