Salted Caramel Pecan Pie

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Frances Janisch

2 hr 30 mins total
45 mins prep

Recipe Filed Under
Nut, American, Baking, Dessert, Pie, Fall, Thanksgiving, Fourth Of July

Provided By: Gail Simmons

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Ingredients

Makes: 9-inch deep pie

FOR PIE CRUST:

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes, chilled

1 large egg

FOR SALTED CARAMEL:

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup packed light brown sugar

3/4 cup light corn syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons flakey sea salt, plus extra for garnish

2 cups chopped toasted pecans

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

3 eggs, lightly beaten

FOR WHIPPED CREAM:

1 pint heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Begin by preparing dough: In a food processor combine flour, sugar and salt. Pulse a couple of times to combine then add butter. Pulse until you have the texture of coarse bread crumbs. Add egg and combine once again. Dump out on to a lightly floured work surface and form into a flat disc (this will make it easier to roll out later). Wrap in plastic and rest for 30 minutes.

Once rested, roll out and press into a deep 9-inch pie pan. Trim any uneven over-hanging bits then crimp the edges with your fingers so it has a nice lip. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment over the top of the crust and place dried beans or pie weights on top so it doesn't rise. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and weights and bake uncovered for another 5-7 minutes so it starts to brown. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

Now prepare the caramel filling: In a medium sauce pan add corn syrup, butter, sugar and sea salt. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Whisk in beaten eggs, vanilla and pecans. Pour mixture into pie pan and bake in the 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Tent loosely with foil if it starts to brown too quickly. Allow to cool in pie pan before removing.

Whip cream and vanilla to soft peaks. Serve dollops of cream with warm slices of salted caramel pecan pie. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of flakey sea salt.