Easy Homemade High Altitude Pecan Pie Recipe

High Altitude Pecan Pie is the traditional pie filled with satisfyingly rich, nutty perfection. Prepare this easy High Altitude Pecan Pie recipe in less then 10 minutes with ingredients from your pantry. It’s the perfect homemade pecan pie recipe for every gathering, whether you live at high altitude or sea level.

Enjoy a classic pecan pie recipe at high altitude that sets up perfectly with wonderful flavor and golden brown crust. Once your pie crust is ready to go, you are only 10 minutes away from putting your pie in the oven. Mix the 6 ingredients together to create this timeless comfort dessert. Then 45 minutes later your kitchen will be filled with the divine sweet aroma of toasted pecans, butter, and caramel perfection. The hardest part is controlling the urge to dive right into this irresistible nutty delight but allow the pie to cool. Put a slice of heaven on your plate and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and then enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth classic southern comfort.

Recommended tools:

9-inch pie pan

Medium bowl and small bowl

Fork or whisk to mix

Spatula

Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients:

Butter – this liquid gold mixes with the sugar, syrup, and vanilla to create the amazing rich flavor. Salted or unsalted butter will work.

Large eggs – the eggs hold all the delicious pie filling together and holds moisture in

Vanilla extract – the vanilla flavor elevates the rich, caramelized flavor

Sugar – the sugar helps to sweeten and create the caramelization that tastes so good

Light corn syrup – the light corn syrup sweetens and works with the eggs to allow the pie to set up

Pecans – because you can’t make pecan pie without pecans. Halved or chopped pecans work best for the recipe.

Prepared pie crust – use a homemade or store-bought crust. Try out this delicious homemade flaky pie crust recipe

See recipe card below for full ingredient list and instructions

How to make High Altitude Pecan Pie:

1. Prepare the pie crust

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Prepare the pie baking dish by lining it with your homemade or store-bought pie crust.

2. Mix the filling

Melt the butter in the medium bowl and allow to cool for several minutes.

While butter is cooling, mix eggs and vanilla together in the small bowl.

Mix corn syrup and sugar with the melted butter.

Pour the eggs and vanilla into the medium bowl. Use the spatula to scrape the bowl to get all of the eggs and vanilla out.

Add the pecans and mix all the ingredients together.

3. Add the filling to the pie crust

Pour the mixture into the crust. Use the spatula to scrape the bowl to get every last drop of the rich, delicious filling into the prepared pie crust.

4. Bake the pie

Place the pie baking dish into the hot oven, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake the pie for 45 minutes.

5. Cool and enjoy!

Allow the pie to cool to room temperature on a wire rack then enjoy!

**see Low Altitude ingredient and baking adjustments below**

Pecan Pie FAQs:

How to tell when pecan pie is done:

The top of the pie should be dark brown. Gently shake the whole pie dish. If the center surface of the pie is not jiggly (like jello…very scientific I know) then the pie is done. OR stick a knife or toothpick in the center of the pie, if it comes out clean then the pie is done. Please note, the pecan pie needs to cool before serving to allow it to set or else the filling will be runny.

Can a pecan pie be made ahead?

Yes. Pecan pie can be baked 1-2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerated. Another option: the pie crust and filling (without the pecans – or else they will become soggy) can be prepared ahead of time. Store the pie crust and filling in different containers. Then assemble the pie as instructed below and bake on the day you want to serve it.

Can you freeze pecan pie?

Yes. Bake the pecan pie according to the instructions below. Allow the baked pecan pie to cool completely. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze the pie for up to 3 months. Before serving the pie, allow it to thaw completely in the refrigerator.

How long does pecan pie last in the fridge?

Refrigerate the pecan pie within 2 hours of baking it. Store the pecan pie loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. On the day you want to eat the pie, take it out of the refrigerator 1 hour prior to serving to allow it to come to room temperature.

Why is my pecan pie soupy?

If your pecan pie is still soupy and not set up, then the pie needs to be baked longer. Baking time can vary depending on the oven, elevation, temperature of ingredients, and so on. Pop the pie back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until it’s set.

Pecan Pie Tips:

Follow these recipe tips for the best pecan pie with the perfect nutty, gooey filling:

• If the crust is browning to quickly, loosely tent or cover the pie with foil. Make sure the foil is not touching the filling.
• The pecan pie filling needs to reach 200 degrees F for it to set.
• Whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream pairs wonderfully with a slice of the pecan pie.
• Allow the pecan pie to cool to room temperature before serving to allow the filling to set completely.

Delicious Pecan Pie variations:

Chocolate Pecan Pie – Add 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the egg mixture. Bake according to instructions listed above.

Bourbon Pecan Pie – Add 2 Tablespoons of quality bourbon to the egg mixture. Bake according to the instructions listed above.

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie – Add the chocolate chips and bourbon (amounts listed above) to create a one-of-a-kind pecan pie

Brown Butter Pecan Pie – Replace the melted butter with delicious, rich melted brown butter. Check out how to make brown butter here.

Check out these other high altitude recipes:

• Best High Altitude Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• High Altitude Moist Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe
• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins – Fluffy & Moist, Oil Free
• Moist Cornbread Recipe – perfect for high altitude
• Flaky Pie Crust – 4 Ingredients
• High Altitude Strawberry Pie
• High Altitude Oatmeal Cookies
• High Altitude Peach Pie
• High Altitude Apple Crisp
• High Altitude Monster Cookies

Pecan Pie adjustments for Low Altitude:

For all the bakers that live below 5,000 feet of altitude, your atmospheric pressure is increased which means the moisture, flavor, leavening, and required temperature for baking is different yet is considered the norm for the majority of the US. For this High Altitude Pecan Pie, only 4 simple changes need to be made to have a delicious homemade pecan pie at lower altitude:

• 4 Tbs butter – melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup Karo syrup
• Bake: 375 degrees for 15 minutes then decrease the temperature to 350 degrees for 25 minutes

If you make these delicious High Altitude Pecan Pie leave a comment below and let me know how they turned out. If you have any questions, post them below and I would love to help you out.