Honey Crunch Pecan Pie Recipe
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Honey Crunch Pecan Pie

By: Sarah Spaugh 
"This is the winner of First Place in the Nut Category, as well as winner of the Best of Show award for the American Pie Council's 2000 National Pie Championship."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (203)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 6 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
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  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
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  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. To Make Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water and vinegar. Cut together until mixture will hold together. Press dough into a ball and flour each side lightly. Wrap in plastic and chill for 20 minutes. Roll out between wax paper into a circle 1/8 inch thick and press into 9 inch pie pan.
  3. To Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans. Add bourbon if desired. Mix well. Spoon mixture into unbaked pie shell.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove and cover edges of pastry with aluminum foil. Return to oven for 20 minutes.
  5. To Make Topping: Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, butter or margarine, and honey in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves - about 2 minutes. Add pecans. Stir just until coated. Spoon topping evenly over pie.
  6. Keep foil on edges of pastry and return pie to oven for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, until topping is bubbly and golden brown. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 848 | Total Fat: 53.6g | Cholesterol: 125mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by DISCOJUL   view full review
This is the BEST pecan pie recipe I have ever tried. I made 2- one to take for Thanksgiving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by FLAPPYBIRD   view full review
I originally wrote in saying that my filling had the consistency of scrambled eggs but since I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by amyt   view full review
i have made this pie so many times and thought it was about time i gave it a proper review:). ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by CSANDST1   view full review
DOUBLE YUM! I loved this pie. I used my own crust and baked in a 9" glass pie pan. For...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by PEYTONNICOLE   view full review
I have used this recipe for over two years and the complements never stop! It is the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2005 by Hollys Taylor Made Treats   view full review
I MADE THIS PIE THREE TIMES TO ENTER INTO OUR LOCAL FAIR BAKING CONTEST. I WON 1ST PLACE IN...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by JESSIEJ   view full review
The pie was yummy. However, when the PieRecipe.com editors rewrote this recipe, they left off...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by smatiszik   view full review
Listen to the rest of the reviews: You really should use a 10" pie pan. The filling will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by TIM KROHN   view full review
Like many reviewers, I loved the topping, but the filling was not to my liking. My favorite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2002 by MICHELELYNN   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I prepared this with the "help" of my 2 and 5 year olds and despite...

 

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