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Kentucky pecan pie with pecan halves and whipped cream served separately.

Dear Abby’s Kentucky Pecan Pie

Kentucky pecan pie with pecan halves and whipped cream served separately.

  • 1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked
  • 1 cup white corn syrup
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar; firmly packed
  • ⅓ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter; melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs; slightly beaten
  • 1 heaping cup pecan halves
  • Whipped Cream or Ice Cream
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine syrup, sugar, salt, butter and vanilla and mix well. Add slightly beaten eggs. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle pecans over all.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 45 to 50 minutes. When cool, you may top with Whipped Cream or Ice Cream.

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