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pecan pie

Name: pecan pie
Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup pecans; 1 cup corn syrup; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust

Pecan pie is a rich, sweet dessert pie made primarily with pecans, corn syrup, and a buttery crust. It is a staple of Southern American cuisine, often enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings, symbolizing Southern hospitality and tradition.

7 ingredients

sweetnuttybutterycaramel-like

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American Southern70%

European30%

Ingredients

pecans
1 cup
corn syrup
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 cup
eggs
3 large
unsalted butter
1/4 cup
vanilla extract
1 tsp
pie crust
1 (9-inch) prepared

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Pecan pie originated in the Southern United States in the late 19th century, combining native pecans with ingredients introduced by European settlers. It became especially popular during the early 20th century with the advent of corn syrup.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

American Southern70%

ingredients+techniques

European30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

baking mixing whisking

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