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    Fudge Pecan Pie

    December 9, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

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    fudge pecan pie

    So this is an iPhone photo, taken in terrible light. But it really does show the soft, gooey fudgy-ness that is at the bottom of this pie.

    Truth be told, I wasn’t going to have any of this pie. I’d already had 2 slices of other pies and was about “pie-ed” out on Thanksgiving day. Then my stepmom (who isn’t much of a pie fan) had a bite of my dad’s slice, then another, then she stole the plate right out of his hands and finished off the slice. My dad started raving about it as well…so why not…there’s always room for another pie.

    My, oh my.

    I am so glad I stretched and made some extra room for a slice.

    Perfect smooth and fudgy bottom, with a little crunch from the chopped pecans and a lotta crunch from the whole pecans on top. This might just be the perfect pecan pie.

    (Note: this pecan pie doesn’t have any corn syrup in it. Many would argue that you can’t make a good pecan pie without corn syrup. Most would not argue with that this pie is a great pecan pie without corn syrup.)

    (Another note: it does have a lot of sugar. Because all pies need lots of sugar!)

    fudge pecan pie

    Definitely a pie you need to serve at your next holiday gathering! You will impress your guests or your friends with this one!

    Watch me make it live here:

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    Fudge Pecan Pie

    I adore this pie! It's a must-have for the holidays!
    Prep Time15 minutes
    Cook Time55 minutes
    Servings - 8 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 homemade or store bought pie crust
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 3/4 cup brown sugar
    • 2 Tbsp dark molasses
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 stick butter, melted
    • 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
    • 2 cups chopped pecans
    • Pecans for top decoration
    • Pie Crust Shield

    Instructions

    • Preheat to oven to 350. Spray a 9" pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Place the pie crust in the base of the pie plate and make a decorative border if you wish.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 sugars with the molasses, vanilla, salt and eggs.
    • In a small saucepan or skillet, melt the butter and then cook for about 2 minutes over medium heat, or until it begins to brown and turn fragrant.
    • Pour into the sugar mixture and whisk well, then stir in the mini chocolate chips.
    • Chop the pecans if needed and then stir into the mixture. Pour into the prepared pie plate. Top with decorative circles of whole pecans.
    • Place the pie on a baking sheet, in case it bubbles over. Place the pie shield on the pie to protect the pie. Loosely place a piece of foil over top of the pecans (to prevent burning of the pecans on top.)
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil piece and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the middle of the pie has set.
    • Let cool slightly before serving.
    • Slice and serve Fudge Pecan Pie.

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    Comments

    1. Best Wigs says

      December 30, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      hi,
      It’s great to see. Oh! If I test it! This site has lots of offer. Great site.

      Thanks

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    2. Frances Joyce Barker says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Thank You for your site as i love pecan pie and i love chocolate which are both my favorite’s To Cook Or Eat ha ha !! Anyway if you need someone to try your dishes let me know okay I would be happy to be your Official Taster !!

      Thanks Again For Your Recipes Sincerely, Frances Joyce Barker ……

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    3. Anne Sofie says

      July 4, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      I love your concept of healthy food / recipes that you easily can make at home:-) I often go here for inspiration. This recipe is just amazing. I made it yesterday and we both loved it:-)

      Reply
    4. Monique says

      November 29, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      When do we use the cream and does your chocolate chips need to be melted before stir them into the mix ?
      thank you

      Reply
    5. Natasha says

      November 5, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      I made this pie last night. It looked great, had the hollow sound when I tapped the top. But when we cut into it the next day the pie had not set properly. It looks like the chocolate chip mini’s didn’t even melt. I’m not sure what I did wrong, but something definitely wasn’t right.

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