BEST PECAN PIE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. On a clean surface, roll out crescent dough, and pinch together seams. Cut into 24 squares. Place squares into muffin tin slots. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, salt, and egg. Add pecans and toss to coat.  Spoon mixture into crusts and bake until set and crust is golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled.