Traditional Pecan Pie - Simple, Old Fashioned Recipe - Perfect for Holiday Meals

[@gerardjohnson2106]

I'm 73yo in Murray, KY. I bake a lot. Going to my younger brother's in Glasgow for Thanksgiving. I asked what to bring and he requested pecan pie. I have pecan trees and it's been a bountiful mast year. So I will be taking "your" pecan pie using pecans I harvested from my trees. Thanks for sharing.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thanks so much for letting us be a part of your holiday this year. We hope you enjoy the pie - you sure won't get pecans any fresher than ones you harvested from your own tree! That's wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@JudithBrummett]

I SO! envy you having your own trees. Enjoy your family Thanksgiving and pie.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

@JudithBrummett : Story about the trees. My maternal uncle was an agent for Life of Georgia Insurance. He went to Atlanta every year for the Corporate Meeting. He always brought a sack of pecans back. Daddy started seedlings. He had two huge trees. He started more seedlings from his trees. He gifted me 2 of the seedlings ~20yag. They are now producing and the nuts are awesome when the gray squirrels don't get them. Daddy has been gone since 2018 but he is still with us in the trees. Thanks for the comment.

[@JudithBrummett]

@@gerardjohnson2106 What a lovely story! we stay in AZ every winter in our RV but on the way we stop at Junction TX and pick up pecans (free!) in the city park. It is so fun gathering them! I know there are ppl who will shell them in machines for a small price or percentage of nuts but I enjoy using my nutcracker and shelling them by hand. I have planted a fig tree that should start producing in the next cpl years so I am looking forward to that too. Have a blessed thanks giving.

[@JackieNoey-zl7nh]

I've never heard using cinnamon in pecan pie. I had cooked for 50years. HAPPY Thanksgiving.

[@norriemcclure5927]

Warm pecan pie with a glass of ice cold milk. Can't be beat!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That's a marvelous combination!

[@leasagowers2293]

My favorite!

[@RataPerry]

Oh ... YEAH!!!

[@monnanugent8168]

What memories that pie brings. At Christmas time all of us kids would go to my moms for what we called Christmas Eve. My mom would always make my twin sister (RIP Sis. I miss you) a blueberry cheesecake and she would make me a pecan pie to take home as part of our Christmas presents. She would use chopped pecans because she didn't want the pie messed up just like you said. One of my brothers would always try to steal our pies but my mom would catch him every time and smack his butt with her "Mama knows best" yardstick. To get the best goodies Mama made you had to get in the front of the line or you would miss out on the pigs in a blanket (those were the hot ticket item at Christmas). When my sister got cancer mama made a family decision that Donna got to be at the front of the line. The look on her face and that big smile she had was worth all the gold in the world. She slow walked by everyone going to the front and she would smile this Cheshire Cat smile and her over exaggerated sway. Those were the days. We would tell everyone on their first Christmas at moms that we get a little crazy at Christmas lol... Great memories. Thank you. I don't know what you taught as a teacher but, it should have been home economics. At least thats what we called it in my day (I'm telling my age lol). My grandchildren call it culinary arts.

[@Rudymk-ph2xb]

It's been a year since you left your sweet comment. My only child, my daughter and she is battling terminal cancer. She will definitely get to go to the front of the line. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and will pray for the good Lord to comfort you and your family during this holiday season.🙏

[@monnanugent8168]

@@Rudymk-ph2xb Thank you and I am so sorry for what your daughter and you are going through. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Always remember, the Good Lord deals in miracles and they happen every day so don''t ever give up. Big Hugs to you.

[@Rudymk-ph2xb]

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[@janer2703]

I just ordered 2 lbs of Western Kentucky pecans. I just LOVE pecan pie!!!

[@Judy-g7t]

I just put your pecan pie in the oven. Can’t wait. Thanks so much! I had to bake it for 60 minutes, The pie came out of the oven, cooled and my husband, my son and I ate half of it . It was so delicious.we finished it off the next day.

[@Melosplaze]

I found my comfort channel ❤

[@BarbJackson-n1o]

Love your video's

[@jan6293]

Great tip on breaking up the pecans! Thanks.🥧

[@melissawilliams7224]

I’ve made pecan pie with the dark corn syrup before and it does taste quite a bit different from the white syrup but I find it very difficult to acquire dark corn syrup here in Texas. You just about have to go and buy your dark corn syrup during the summer months and stash it back in your cabinet until the holidays because by the time October rolls around they don’t have enough of it on the shelf for people to buy. The dark corn syrup does give it a much richer flavor and I like both, the pecan pies made from the white corn syrup and the dark corn syrup, and I have also eaten pecan pie made from just white sugar, no syrup. And that’s good too. But I will tell you if you’re ever stuck with having to use the white corn syrup or just plain sugar, if you will add a fourth of a cup or even a half of a cup of molasses to the pie you will get a very similar flavor that the dark corn syrup gives. It’s very good. And actually when people use the brown sugar rather than all white sugar they are also getting more molasses because that’s what brown sugar is made of and of course the dark brown sugar has more molasses than the light brown sugar. Since it is so extremely difficult to find dark corn syrup in some areas of the United States, I really believe it would be beneficial if you could pass this information on to your audience. Hopefully together we will be able to help people in a predicament. I’m sure many many people would love to make the pecan pie that you’re making because it is much richer and much more flavorful than what they could make or pick up already made at the grocery store. That’s for sure. Thank you for sharing your recipe 😋!

[@angelakanteh6226]

I mix light and dark corn syrup. It’s a better taste. Balance. I’m a great fan. Thanks for sharing

[@dorishodge4451]

Me, too! I always do half light and half dark corn syrup. I think that makes the perfect pecan pie.

[@EricSmith-hd1wk]

Why not skip the corn syrup all together?

[@rreagan007]

Because it won't have the right texture

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

Love pecan pie.

[@kayokadotson6360]

I enjoy watching u bake!! I thought how wonderful for a husband who likes to bake. I have always been the one who tried something new...how I would have love to have come home to someone baking in my kitchen. But I find it a joy to watch you and listen to your wife.,as she helps u!! Such a nice blessing to work together!! Many blessings to you both!!

[@cindycampbell4994]

I am saving this to make for Christmas. My granddaughter loves pecan pie. Thank you for the recipe.😊

[@kellywomack8882]

Also..thank you for demonstrating how to do the pie crusts. I’ve always struggled with that, but now I know how to get it right. You certainly have taught me a lot about cooking.

[@sharonholmes2470]

Thanks Tom and Melissa! 🥧 🍰 Thanks for the tip on that pie shield. Never heard of it. Always fought with aluminum foil around the edges. Blessings from Arizona 🌵

[@lakshmilekhraj9662]

Thank you for explaining the difference in flavor with the dark and light corn syrup. Love the recipe, and my son love the way you deliver the recipes... Like a school teacher!!!

[@kellywomack8882]

I enjoy watching y’all! I’m in Ormond Beach, but I’m originally from Georgia..so I laughed when you pronounced your pie..pecon. 😄. We pronounce it peCAN here in the south. 😉

[@doloresungerleider4984]

You are a delight to watch. . Love whatever you make and the camera is completely in focus. Thank you for sharing your lculinsry expertise.👍

[@Teresa-K]

Love pecan pie, my favorite! This recipe looks so good. I will definitely make this recipe. I’m enjoying the recipes and your channel. Thanks. Kindness, Teresa

[@debraspringers2098]

Pecan pie looks absolutely delightful!

[@susanm9824]

My mom made the absolute best pie crust (and pies), so I never even considered a pre made pie crust. I sure will now! Looks wonderful!

[@tammyjustine]

I too use to make homemade pie crust until this brand premade pie crust. Very good, just hard to tell not homemade. You won’t be sorry. 🦃🍁Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃

[@user-nn7us2jp3p]

You are fortunate to have good homemade pie crust. There is nothing better.

[@GohAhweh]

y'all are the best! loving both of your straight forward spirits and Tom's thorough well explained instructions!🥧🥧🥧

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

That pie looks so good. Thanks for sharing with us Tom and Melissa. You all have a blessed Thanks Giving . Fred.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you, Fred. We love that you have joined us at the table.

[@bettyperrin4251]

Will be making a pecan pie for my grandson. He will be home for Thanksgiving from western University

[@debslinker8718]

I just love watching you cook and bake Tom. I am watching you two over and over. I told my son about your dry brine for turkey and I think we're going to do that this year because he has a turkey frier and can't wait to use it.

[@Needlewich]

Hi Tom and Melissa!! Your pecan pie looks absolutely delicious!! Thanks for sharing your recipe! God bless! 💕🤗🙏🏻

[@iviefryar694]

I love pecan pie!

[@KarinBolton]

Tom and Melissa,I hope you both have a blessed Thanksgiving. Melissa is a lucky lady to have you cook so well! I’m an RN and nasal Flonase might help with your allergies too!! It’s over the counter and there is a cheaper generic one at Target. ❤❤ Karin. PS I really enjoy your show!!

[@loraselby8254]

Pillsbury pie crusts taste better than even my Momma's did, and she was a wonderful baker!

[@lovelylyrics1687]

Those pecans look so tender and fresh yum! ❤️

[@jancoffey8962]

We live in Somerset, Ky and I love your cooking videos ‼️‼️and I told my granddaughter about your videos. She is learning how to cook and you are an excellent teacher. I don’t know what you taught but I wish I had had you for algebra, I might have passed it!!!😂😂😂

[@farahkhelaifia5921]

Thank you for easy recipe, I’m watching you from New York, Thnks again I’m gonna make as we speak 😊

[@keithsigsworth3322]

Iam from New Orleans la and I can tell you awesome job you guys are very nice to watch thanks enjoy the holidays to you and yours

[@beckystone7994]

Hi y’all I love pecan pie and will be making y’all’s pecan pie for the holidays ! Thanks for always adding the recipe and instructions with each video ! God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@lindabeard488]

I’ve never made one but I’m supposed to bring a pie for Christmas and this is it. Thank you for sharing. It looks great. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@B_Sue_E]

We love pecan pie(I think we love most pies) 🤭 Love watching your easy to follow demonstrations and recipes... always ready to learn .. ❣️Thank you both..from Paducah,Kentucky (school cafeteria worker for 19 years) retired ...have a lovely day

[@marysharvey]

Pecan Pie is my favorite, and I use the same recipe! Comes out perfect every time.

[@makaylaforbes6719]

I've been looking for this for a long time. Thanks for this one

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Good morning Tom & Melissa, Tom, how can you eat that pie in front of us? That happy face, well do enjoy. The pie turned out so delicious looking and the pie crust baked beautifully. This sure is a winner. I agree, the smaller pecans make the cutting of the pie much better. Eat with ice cream, just cream or just enjoy this is always welcome at the table. Thank you for sharing the tips with the flour on the pastry, and the great recipe. We do not celebrate Thanks Giving but there is no reason not to bake this Pecan Pie and be grateful. Thank you for sharing, many blessings. Do have a wonderful Thanks Giving day in any which way you are going to spend it. Kind regards.

[@Skid8912]

Just finished watching…absolutely wonderful! Saying “Hey!” from the Back of the Bus crew.

[@marybethhuffman65]

Thanks for all of the pie crust tips. That pie looks delicious!

[@marcysfillet1]

Love love love it cold with a dollop of extra creamy redi~whip!

[@vickiescholl9453]

I just love all your little tips.

[@Judy-g7t]

I haven’t made a pecan pie in years but after watching this video I am ready to make us one. It looks so yummy. Love them. Thanks again for sharing.

[@lisamoss6337]

Tom, that is one of the prettiest pie crusts I have ever seen. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family.

[@jimmystrain883]

Pecan pie is one of my favorites it looks absolutely delicious a beautiful pie

[@SassyCindy]

Thank you for this video. I love pecan pie so much that I wish I was sitting at your table right now enjoying it with you!! Yum.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We'd love to have you! Thank you for watching our channel. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@cathrinbantjes6870]

It is true.. Tom's dishes are very rich with all the butter, sugar and all the delish ingredients which are oh so loaded. But the man ploughs trenches thru my soul with his stunning recipes he teaches us. Thank you Tom. Tasteless food is not my fortè

[@hughhubbard8407]

Made your pecan pie recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a hit with everyone! Thank you so much; the pie was delicious and hope you had great Thanksgiving!!!!!

[@prettygirl31555]

I've searched so many recipes and found you!!!! My pie was a HIT absolutely agree the dark corn syrup gives it that mmmm i want more taste thanks for sharing💗💗💗💯💯💯

[@latonyamcneil-williams4442]

It looks like a go to pecan pie 🥧. 😊

[@lovelylyrics1687]

Can't help but wonder what genius came up with pecan pie 🥧 I can imagine them in the kitchen at winter ❄️ cold outside and a fire roaring and came up with it.

[@maryelizabethwing8250]

You two are so cute! This is the first of your videos I’ve seen - you had me at “pecan pie”! I’m a native Californian but my husband is originally from Mississippi - one of 5 boys. They all have such wonderful memories of the big pecan tree in their yard back home, and Daddy shelling the nuts for hours so Mama would bake some pies. Pecan pie is still his absolute favorite, even at 70 years old. I made one for him many years ago, using his mom’s handwritten recipe, but something was “off”. I can’t wait to try your recipe and loved the step by step demonstration. I’ll make a couple of these for our family Christmas gathering here at our home…one for him and one for the four brothers! 😆. Thank you!

[@lindap2869]

Wow! I live in Crossville TN…a transplant from NW Indiana. Love your videos❤️

[@kathleenaustin327]

I didn't have enough corn syrup for my pie once I used maple syrup to make up the difference. I got so many compliments!!! Try half of each!! I mean whatever your corn syrup is divide it .

[@cathyprosser1050]

You are such a good cook and a really good teacher! 🍎 I always learn something new watching your videos even if you're making something I've made before. Always a pleasure. Hope you will be free of those allergy issues soon 🙏

[@lizelvlok5867]

Hi guys. I made your recipe today and oh my goodness! Best peacan tart ever! And the recipe is super easy. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@saviinicole2200]

Thanks for the recipe! Wishing you and Melissa a Happy Thanksgiving from NH!!

[@ladysmith3578]

I love that mat for rolling out my pie shells and especially for cutting out biscuits. I just remodeled my kitchen and put quartz counters in. I won’t cut out biscuits on my counters. Of course I didn’t when I had Formica counters. This has got to be one more delicious pie. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful, peaceful day. ❤🙏🏻There was more than one piece of pie cut out of your pie… 🤔🤔😂

[@collenrose3957]

This vid came at the perfect time. I have pecans & can whip out a crust in no time! Have a blessed day 🌈💚🙏💚🌈

[@peggybowe5556]

Really enjoy your videos. i heard you mention living in KY. I live in Tompkinsville, KY. The first video I came across of yours was Taco soup. Delicious! Thank you for sharing these yummy recipes.

[@joyscherman5905]

You guys are fantastic. I LOVE your recipes. Joy

[@916Smoke]

Love this looks so good! Great teachers of making recipes. Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well.

[@janeray3432]

It looks so good. I am going to try it instead of getting it from Piccadilly Cafeteria. Thanks for sharing.

[@celebrant4650]

Absolutely wonderful! I can't wait to bake it. Thanks once again. You are the best cooking channel on KZbin. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ShirleyMcCarty-c4b]

I am from Crossville, TN. I live in Kentucky now. Glad you like the rolling pin.

[@PatriciaNicely-hu5uh]

This is a wonderful recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving. I just love all of your recipes!😍 Tom you are such a gentlemen. You and Melissa are such a blessed couple. Yes if you publish a cookbook I will definitely purchase one and gifts for friends. I eagerly await for a new recipe. I am in Hawaii so some of the recipes are new to me but still dishes that I would prepare for my family. God Bless you both and Aloha from Hawaii 🌺🥰🌺

[@robertjohnson9896]

Looks scrumptious 😋

[@terribeauchamp7266]

Really enjoy watching you prepare food. Love how you explain things. Thanks so much.🙂

[@donnamorgantiderossette3693]

Thank you for the great tip on the pie crust! I will add it to my recipe so l don’t forget it. I am creating a favorite recipes cookbook so l have them all in one place and l will donate my cookbooks. It’s part of my downsizing since l am 75 and don’t want to leave a lot of unnecessary things for family to go through and decide what to keep, donate, or toss. One thing l always do when using pecans in a recipe is to toast them. I spread them evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 350 until they begin to turn darker and become aromatic, making sure to toss halfway through, 7 to 10 minutes, remove from the oven and let cool. You just have to keep an eye on them because you can overcook them!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing it with us. We appreciate that you've reached out to us. We've been so blessed with wonderful connections to people through this channel. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@janetryder172]

Pecans are so expensive and sometimes I have substituted walnuts for the Pecans.. I loved it just as much As the Pecans .. Thank You Tom and Melissa and hope you feel better Tom!! Happy Thanksgiving !!

[@deathweepss]

Making this for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, thank you so much!

[@carrie8187]

I have got to try this Pecan Pie recipe! Thank you 😊

[@angelacasada5718]

I'm going to try it on Thanksgiving, looks delicious

[@cynthialewis4313]

This is a really good tutorial on this and also some great hints on that piecrust. I just bought six of them at the store to make pies. Happy Thanksgiving to y’all. I bet this is a great recipe he’s got!!!🦃👨‍🍳

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you! Happy baking! and Happy Thanksgiving, too!

[@cynthialewis4313]

The same to Ya’All! From Cindy in Cincinnati just east of town. Have awesome holiday! 🙋‍♀️🦃🥧🥧🥧👨‍🍳

[@annlee4174]

Looks delicious! Have you ever tried the pecan pie with cook & serve vanilla pudding in it? Not as sweet as the traditional. 1- 3.5 oz vanilla pudding, not instant! 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 egg, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup broken pecans or more, mix all together pour into pie crust deep dish 9 inch. Bake 375 - 35 to 40 min.

[@doyleclubb8770]

Yummy 😋 delicious 😋

[@samanthaknudson3084]

Wow. Molasses would make a huge difference. Good call.

[@debbiezombro2839]

My Mother always used both dark and light corn syrup it was like a happy medium in color. Love pecan pie. Thanks for the recipe ❤❤ Oh, very helpful about the pie crust too!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! We are so happy to have you watching our channel. Have a wonderful upcoming holiday season.

[@1977grad]

You are a wonderful teacher Tom.

[@carolynpurser7469]

Warm pecan pie with whipped cream. Yum!

[@latonyamcneil-williams4442]

That pie crust looks perfect 👌!

[@braxtonchurch4231]

Making your pie today for Christmas here in beautiful eastern Kentucky! Merry Christmas Tom and Melissa and to all of your family.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so tickled that you made it today. We are happy that we got to be a small part of your Christmas meal. Thank you so much for watching our channel.

[@diannewhitehurst3459]

Your PIE CRUST IS BEAUTIFUL!!

[@margaretdavis6705]

We had pecan trees all over the place when I was a child so needless to say I was making pecan pies. We made lemon and chess as well. Tarts mainly.

[@lilasalvador7036]

Love Pecan Pie yummy

[@patriciawillig8459]

Loved peacon pie. But small pieces of nuts. Easier to cut and chew. Love watching you both ❤️

[@janetfinney5615]

I don’t care for pecans but this pie seems so easy… thank you You seem like such a fun couple

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much. We appreciate your kind words and that you've joined us at the table.

[@puddintame9989]

You could substitute walnuts for the pecans

[@MDSisco1975]

I have never made a homemade pie before but I’m definitely going to give this a try. You make it seem so easy with your instructions on making this. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us. You’re great at explaining everything.😊

[@honey55379]

Great ideas. I am making this for our Thanksgiving dinners desert. Thank you for sharing and may God bless your family

[@lisatjcory]

Just love this channel ❤

[@maribelrosas15]

Thank you so very much for being so patient and clear on instructions. I’m going to follow your instructions specifically because I’m going to be making this pie for the very first time. Specially thank you for explaining the why’s for the Karol syrup I will be using the dark syrup ❤…

[@davemeiser2999]

Happy, happy, thanksgiving you, 24:03 Two!!! Your pie looks delish!!! Thank you, from ohio!!!

[@sandracape8316]

Love pecan pie ❤

[@robertasolomon7052]

I Think. You. Are Great. Cook. I. Like. Listen. To. Youll

[@lindachavez1909]

Just searched pecan pie ,youre the 1st video I've seen. I cant wait to make your pecan pie ! Thank you for going step by step for us !!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! We are happy to have you watching. We hope you will join us at the table all the time!

[@susangerardo-stewart3276]

Yabetterbelieveit Tom. Greatest pre made pie crust. My Mamaw would have never imagined such as we have now.❤ Blessings, grace & mercy Happy Thanksgiving

[@chanajohnson2567]

Your pecan pie and pumpkin pie will be on our Thanksgiving table! Thanks for your demonstration of rolling out and flouring the pie crust! Wishing you and Melinda a blessed Thanksgiving!

[@norriemcclure5927]

You do Kentucky proud!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Aww! Thanks so much. How very kind of you to say that! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@carlasworld8571]

Looks delicious.

[@donnahelzer8381]

I was just wondering if y’all were going to give us a pecan pie! Thank you!!! 💜

[@scottjones758]

Received your thank you reply today. Thanks and enjoy.