Pecan Pie

Pecans and toffee are meant to be together - and nothing proves that like Pecan Pie. This classic recipe uses thick Carnation Condensed Milk, and really is worth the wait!
Ingredients
Serves: 10
  • 375g pack ready rolled shortcrust pastry
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 150g dark brown soft sugar
  • 2tbsp golden syrup or maple syrup
  • 170g tube Carnation Condensed Milk
  • 100g butter, softened
  • 1tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g pecan nuts

You will also need...

20cm loose-bottomed fluted flan tin

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  • 35 mins
    total prep time

    1 hr 10 mins
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Each serving typically contains

  • Calories 532 27%
  • Sugars 28.2g 31%
  • Fat 34.6g 49%
  • Saturates 11.4g 57%
  • Salt 0.73g 12%

of an adult's guideline daily amount*
* GDAa are guidelines. Personal requirements vary depending on age, gender, weight and activity levels.

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  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6.
  2. 2. Line the tin with the pastry, pressing gently into base, sides and rim. Allow the excess pastry to hang over the sides. Prick the base with a fork and chill for 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Place a sheet of baking parchment onto the pastry and weigh down with baking beans or dried lentils. Bake for 10 minutes then remove the beans and paper and bake for a further 10 minutes. When cool, take a sharp knife and cut away the excess pastry from the edge.
  4. 4. Reduce the oven temperature to 170ºC, 325ºF, Gas Mark 3.
  5. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together all the filling ingredients except the pecan nuts. Pour into the pastry case and sprinkle over the pecans. Bake for about 50 minutes until the filling is just set. Leave to cool for about 20 minutes.
  6. Look out for ready baked pastry cases to make this recipe super quick!

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  • Jilly
    January 13, 2013
    I would like to make this for a family party can I make it in advance and freeze it?

    Carnation says:
    Hi Jill, yes this one freezes really well. Let it thaw out at room temperature or in the fridge if you prefer.
  • Redmichy
    January 11, 2013
    I can't get the tube of condensed milk but have both carnation light condensed milk and caramel in my store cupboard, can I substitute either of those ingredients?

    Carnation says:
    Hi Michelle, yes you can use the light condensed milk - just weigh out the same amount (170g)! Happy cooking!
  • Fishyfishyswim
    November 22, 2012
    Took a while longer to cook than the time suggested.
    A perfect recipe for the half-American in our household!
  • rhonie
    October 31, 2012
    hi can you tell me does this need to be eaten straight away or can i make the day before? thank you

    Carnation says:
    Hi Rhona, its entirely up to you - we like it warm with our Evaporated Milk or ice cream or great served cold too!
  • sarah
    September 23, 2012
    This is seriously yummy!
    My hand mixers broke midway through making the filling so I had to put the mixture in the microwave for a minute for the butter to melt and mix with the other ingredients. Despite the mixture being very runny when I put it into the oven once the baking time was over it had set perfectly. It was a big hit with the family after Sunday dinner.