Ingredients
Pie Crust
| all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cup + extra for dusting
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| kosher salt |
1/2 tsp
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| cold unsalted butter, diced |
4 Tbsp
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| cold vegetable shortening, cut into small dollops |
4 Tbsp
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Pie Filling
| large eggs |
3
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| dark corn syrup |
1 cup
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| sugar |
1/2 cup
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| unsalted butter, melted and cooled |
1 stick
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| pure vanilla extract |
1 tsp
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| pecan halves |
1 1/4 cups
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Directions
Pie Crust
- For the pie crust, ADD flour and salt to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, pulsing to combine.
- SCATTER the butter and shortening pieces over the flour and PULSE several times until the mixture has a sandy texture.
- Slowly POUR 3 to 4 Tbsp of ice-cold water through the feed tube on high speed until the dough begins to form a ball; this will happen quickly. Immediately STOP adding the water and STOP the food processor as the ball whips around. REMOVE the dough ball and PLACE on a floured surface to flatten the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick disc. WRAP dough in plastic wrap and REFRIGERATE until chilled, 1 hour to overnight.
- When the dough is chilled, PLACE it on a lightly floured surface and ROLL into an 11- to 12-inch circle. Carefully PICK UP the dough, PLACE it in a 9-inch pie plate, and ROLL the excess border of the crust under. Using two fingers, PINCH a zigzag shape to form the crust edges. CHILL the pie crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Pie Filling
- PREHEAT the oven to 375°F.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, ADD the 3 large eggs and BEAT on low speed. Slowly POUR in the dark corn syrup and continue beating, increasing the speed to medium, mixing until combined.
- ADD the sugar, cooled, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and MIX on medium-high speed until well combined. Do not let the mixture get frothy, as it will make the pecans sink when baking.
- SCATTER the pecans over the bottom of the pie dough and POUR the filling mixture over the pecans.
- BAKE until the filling is set, with a slight wiggle in the center, 40-45 minutes. PLACE the pie on a rolling rack to cool completely before serving, and ENJOY!