Description
Indulge in warm, crispy deep-fried pecan pies with a gooey, nut-studded center — a nostalgic treat reminiscent of county fairs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing chopped pecans, dark corn syrup, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts and cut into circles using a round cutter.
- Place a spoonful of the pecan filling in the center of each crust circle.
- Seal the pies by brushing edges with water or egg wash, folding the crust over, and crimping the edges.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the pies in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain the fried pies on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Keep refrigerated pie crusts cold until ready to use for better sealing. Fry in small batches for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: deep-fried, pecan pie, Southern dessert, fair food, crispy shell