Sherry Spiked Pecan Pie Recipe

Method7 steps

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (about 191°C). Have the ready unbaked pie crust in its pie dish.

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   Step 2: Mix both sugars (½ cup) with all the melted butter (3 tbsp) in a large bowl. Stir in all the corn syrup, lightly beaten eggs (3) and measured 2 tbsp oloroso sherry.

   Uses ½ cup white sugar · ½ cup soft brown sugar · 3 tbsp melted butter · ½ cup light corn syrup · 3 eggs, lightly beaten · 2 tbsp oloroso sherry

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   Step 3: Put all the pecans (2 cups) into the ready unbaked pie crust (1). Spread them evenly and press them lightly into the dough.

   Uses 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped · 1 ready unbaked pie crust

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   Step 4: Pour all the sugar, butter, syrup, egg and sherry mixture over the pecans in the crust.

   Uses Mixed pecan-pie custard filling · Unbaked pie crust with pecans

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   Step 5: Bake the assembled pie for 10 minutes at 375°F (about 191°C), then reduce the oven to 350°F (about 177°C).

   Bake the pie at the initial heat · 10 minUses Assembled unbaked pecan pie

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   Step 6: Continue baking at 350°F (about 177°C) for another 30–45 minutes, checking for doneness at 30 minutes. The center should be set with only a slight jiggle and reach at least 71°C/160°F. Check the edges during baking and shield them with foil if they become too dark.

   Finish baking the pecan pie · 30 minUses Partially baked pecan pie after the initial ten minutes

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   Step 7: Cool the baked pie completely so the filling sets before cutting it into eight slices. Refrigerate within 2 hours of leaving the oven and finish cooling in the refrigerator if needed. Offer the optional additional oloroso sherry alongside when serving.

   Uses Fully baked pecan pie · Additional oloroso sherry, to serve alongside, optional