23 Rich Pecan Pie Recipes That Bring Southern Comfort

Introduction

If you’ve ever wanted a pecan pie that tastes like a cozy Southern kitchen gathering, you’re in the right place. These 23 recipes offer everything from classic to slightly different takes—all built around that rich, nutty, buttery pecan goodness. Let’s dive in and find your favorite.

1. Classic Southern Pecan Pie

What makes it special is the timeless combination of buttery crust and gooey pecan-filled center.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust (unbaked)
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup packed brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup whole pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
In a bowl combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and melted butter.
Stir in pecans and pour into the unbaked pie crust.
Bake for 50–55 minutes or until center is set but still slightly jiggles.
Let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
How to Serve It:
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chopped pecans on top.

2. Bourbon-Infused Pecan Pie

This version adds a splash of bourbon for a warm, adult twist.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup packed brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 tablespoon bourbon
● 1 ¼ cups whole pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and bourbon.
Pour mixture into crust, stir in pecans.
Bake 50–55 minutes until filling sets.
Cool fully before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Garnish with a few pecan halves lightly brushed with bourbon and chilled for 10 minutes for a hint of shine.

3. Maple-Pecan Pie

Here the sweetness comes from pure maple syrup, giving a deep, complex flavor.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup pure maple syrup
● ½ cup packed brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter together.
Stir in pecans and pour into crust.
Bake for 50-55 minutes until center is just set.
Allow to cool for couple hours.
How to Serve It:
Drizzle additional maple syrup just before serving and add a sprig of fresh thyme for contrast.

4. Chocolate-Swirl Pecan Pie

Combines rich chocolate with classic pecan pie for a decadent twist.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
● ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter.
Stir in pecans and pour into crust.
Drizzle melted chocolate over filling and use a skewer to create swirls.
Bake 50–55 minutes until set.
Cool fully before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Serve with chocolate shavings on top and a lightly sweetened whipped cream.

5. Vegan Pecan Pie

This version uses plant-based ingredients to make a friendly-to-all dessert.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch vegan pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup (or agave)
● ½ cup packed brown sugar
● 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
● 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix corn syrup (or agave), brown sugar, coconut cream, and coconut oil.
Stir in pecans and pour into crust.
Bake for 50-55 minutes until the filling is set.
Let cool at least 2 hours.
How to Serve It:
Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and extra pecan halves, serve with vegan vanilla ice cream.

6. Gluten-Free Pecan Pie

Ideal for those avoiding gluten but wanting full pecan pie flavor.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch gluten-free pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons butter, melted
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50-55 minutes until set.
Cool completely before serving.
How to Serve It:
Top with lightly whipped cream (use coconut whip for dairy-free) and serve with fresh berries for contrast.

7. Salted Caramel Pecan Pie

The addition of salted caramel gives a sweet-and-savory dimension.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons butter, melted
● 1 cup pecan halves
● ½ cup salted caramel sauce
● Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter.
Stir pecans into mixture, pour into crust.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before baking.
Bake for 50-55 minutes until filling is set.
Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt and let cool fully.
How to Serve It:
Serve with an extra drizzle of caramel and a pinch more flaky salt right before serving.

8. Butterscotch Pecan Pie

This twist replaces the standard syrup with butterscotch for extra richness.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup butterscotch chips, melted
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Melt butterscotch chips, let slightly cool.
Whisk melted butterscotch, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until filling holds.
Cool fully before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Serve with a scoop of coffee-flavoured ice cream and a sprinkle of crushed pecans.

9. Mini Pecan Pies (Individual Servings)

Perfect for portion control or a dessert buffet.
Ingredients
● 4 (4-inch) pie crusts (unbaked)
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 ¼ cups pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter.
Stir in pecans and divide mixture among crusts.
Bake 30–35 minutes (check at 30) until centers are set.
Cool for 1 hour before serving.
How to Serve It:
Top each mini pie with a swirl of whipped cream and a single roasted pecan half.

10. Honey-Pecan Pie

Here, honey replaces some of the syrup to lighten and deepen flavor.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● ¾ cup light corn syrup
● ¼ cup honey
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Combine corn syrup, honey, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake for 50–55 minutes until set.
Let it cool thoroughly.
How to Serve It:
Drizzle additional honey on top and garnish with a few raw pecan halves for texture contrast.

11. Cinnamon-Spiced Pecan Pie

Adding cinnamon brings a cozy spice note perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
● 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
In a bowl combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, cinnamon.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until filling is firm.
Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Sprinkle a tiny amount of powdered sugar and serve with a cinnamon-infused whipped cream.

12. Coconut-Pecan Pie

Combining toasted coconut with pecans gives an island-style texture and flavor.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● ¾ cup pecan halves
● ½ cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter.
Stir in pecans and toasted coconut flakes, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until set.
Cool completely.
How to Serve It:
Garnish with extra toasted coconut around the slice and serve with chilled pineapple salsa if desired.

13. Maple-Bourbon Pecan Pie

This one pairs pure maple syrup and bourbon for two bold flavors in one pie.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● ¾ cup pure maple syrup
● ¼ cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 tablespoon bourbon
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Combine maple syrup, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, bourbon.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until filling sets.
Let cool for at least 2 hours.
How to Serve It:
Serve with a side of bourbon-cream whipped topping and a few extra pecan halves for garnish.

14. Pumpkin-Pecan Pie

This combines pumpkin pie and pecan pie in a single dessert.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● ½ cup pumpkin puree
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● ¾ cup pecan halves
● 1 teaspoon ground pumpkin spice
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix pumpkin puree, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, pumpkin spice.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until set.
Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Top with cinnamon-whipped cream and garnish with roasted pecans.

15. Espresso-Pecan Pie

The addition of espresso intensifies the flavor and adds a subtle coffee accent.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
● 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Dissolve espresso powder in a tablespoon of warm water and add to mixture of corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until firm.
Cool fully.
How to Serve It:
Dust with cocoa powder and serve with a shot of espresso or a coffee-flavored whipped cream.

16. Cranberry-Pecan Pie

Adding fresh or dried cranberries gives a tart pop to contrast the sweetness.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● ¾ cup pecan halves
● ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh, chopped)
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter.
Stir in pecans and cranberries, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until set.
Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Sprinkle fresh cranberries on top and serve with a drizzle of light vanilla glaze for holiday flair.

17. Orange-Pecan Pie

Orange zest and juice brighten the classic pecan pie for a citrusy lift.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
● Zest of 1 orange and 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, orange zest, and juice.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake for 50–55 minutes until center holds.
Cool fully before serving.
How to Serve It:
Garnish with thin orange peel curls and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

18. Coconut-Chocolate Pecan Pie

This version combines three textures and flavors: chocolate, coconut, and pecan in one.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● ½ cup chocolate chips, melted
● ½ cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● ¾ cup pecan halves
● ½ cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Melt chocolate chips and let cool slightly.
Combine chocolate, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter.
Stir in pecans and coconut, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until firm.
Cool fully.
How to Serve It:
Finish with extra toasted coconut around the edge and serve with vanilla bean ice cream.

19. Maple-Bacon Pecan Pie

Sweet meets savory with crisp bacon folded into the pecan filling.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● ¾ cup pure maple syrup
● ¼ cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● ¾ cup pecan halves
● ½ cup cooked crispy bacon bits
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix maple syrup, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter.
Stir in pecans and bacon bits, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until filling sets.
Let cool completely.
How to Serve It:
Garnish with extra bacon bits and maple drizzle; serve with strong coffee.

20. Tahini-Pecan Pie

Tahini adds a nutty, sesame-flavored twist that pairs nicely with pecans.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● ¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, tahini.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until set.
Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve with a drizzle of honey.

21. Chai Spiced Pecan Pie

Chai spice mix adds aromatic depth and warmth to the pecan pie.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves
● 1 teaspoon chai spice mix (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, chai spice mix.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until set.
Allow cooling fully.
How to Serve It:
Serve with chai-flavored whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon on top.

22. Pecan Pie with Candied Pecans

This version uses candied pecans on top for extra crunch and caramel flavour.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 cup pecan halves (plus extra ½ cup to candy)
● ½ cup granulated sugar (for candying)
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Candy the extra pecans: heat sugar in skillet until melted, stir in pecans, spread on parchment and let cool.
Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, stir in 1 cup pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until filling sets.
Once cooled for 10 minutes, top with candied pecans.
Cool fully before serving.
How to Serve It:
Serve immediately after topping with candied pecans so they stay crisp; pair with vanilla bean cream.

23. Spiced Rum Pecan Pie

The flavored rum brings a tropical-meets-Southern twist to the pecan pie.
Ingredients
● 1 9-inch pie crust
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● ½ cup brown sugar
● 3 large eggs, beaten
● 2 tablespoons melted butter
● 1 tablespoon spiced rum
● 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Mix corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, spiced rum.
Stir in pecans, pour into crust.
Bake 50–55 minutes until filling is firm.
Cool completely before slicing.
How to Serve It:
Serve with lightly whipped mascarpone and a sprinkle of nutmeg on top for added warmth.

Conclusion

I hope you find one (or more!) of these pecan-pie recipes that speaks to your taste and occasion. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, family gathering, or just because, they’re easy to save, share, and revisit whenever you’re craving that rich pecan goodness. Happy baking!

Emily Carter