18 Reviews of Classic Pecan Pie

From: Patty-cake

On Nov 21, 2006

I've made this exact recipe that the Karo label uses for the past 25 or so years and I (and everyone who has eaten it) love it!! Only because that's the way my 'Gram' showed it to me 'pre' Karo syrup recipe. I'm definitely not knocking trying different spins on this recipe but I'm thinking, does something this simple and tasty really need to be tweeked? I'm certainly not getting any complaints in my house and I'm a Southerner, at least 4 generations back from Tennessee (born in Miami and living in Connecticut, go figure). I have to wonder if the Karo recipe came from a good 'ol gal from the South. My family has run the gammit on good Southern pies. Thanks for putting forth something that really doesn't need improvement!

From: Rumpole

On Apr 6, 2003

Great pie and easy to make. I doubled the vanilla and added 1/4 cup of Jack Daniels - voila! - Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie. Warm out of the oven and ala mode - people were licking their plates.

From: PaulaG

On Nov 15, 2005

This is the way I have been making pecan pie for the last many years. It is so easy and foolproof. I have tried many others and always come back to the basics. The one thing I would suggest is to make sure that the 9" pie crust is a deep dish otherwise you will have to much filling.

From: Michael Mitchell

On Mar 6, 2002

The first pie I every baked was using this recipe. My wife can't stop talking about how good it was. Now everybody wants to know my secret but I will never tell them my "Homemade Pecan Pie" recipe.

From: Nell Majeran

On Mar 6, 2002

My mother, and now me, have been making this pie for years and it is the best pecan pie I have ever had. I make it for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all my guests and family love it. It is great with a dollop of whipped cream on top and a nice hot cup of coffee. A great end to a holiday meal.

From: Redd Matthews

On Nov 23, 2003

Well me and my sister have been looking for MANY different types of interesting pies to make. And believe me are pies out there that you wont ever believe the ingredients were needed. But then since the holidays are comming up weve been looking for holiday pies. Especailly Pecan Pies. Weve came across some terrific ones and then there were some horrible ones, but this one...it was different. It actually had me going to the store, buying more ingredients to make another that same day, because we ate it all in that 2hr period.

From: Barenaked Chef

On Mar 22, 2004

One more review won't hurt! This pie really is a classic. And, the ingredients are simple with straightforward directions. This pie is a staple at our house on Thanksgiving.

From: Chef #595185

On Nov 9, 2009

Love this recipe! So simple yet so delish! Pecan Pie is my fav and this one is right on the money! I sometimes bake just a few mins longer for a more sturdier filling. You cannot go wrong with this recipe!

From: India17

On Nov 24, 2005

This was the first pecan pie I ever made, and it's very simple. I took it to Thanksgiving dinner, and my family (most of whom are cooks) absolutely loved it! I'll definitely be making this one again.

From: Darlene Summers

On Nov 6, 2003

I was just getting my recipes for Thanksgiving together when I came upon this one,I decided to put it on recipezaar,but I looked first to see it was already on.And you are so right,this IS very very good, And the best pie ever. I make it for Thanksgiving & Christmas EVERY year Darlene