Pecan Pie Recipes For The Holidays

There are many Pecan pie recipes, but the best tend to be the easiest. For years, my family has down a traditional Southern Pecan Pie, which is exactly like Paula Deen's Bourbon Pecan Pie without the bourbon.

Alton Brown introduced a Pecan Pie recipe on the 2011, Thanksgiving special, Alton's Countdown to Thanksgiving. The recipe is almost the same as the recipe on the Karo syrup bottle, but instead of using corn syrup, he uses golden syrup. This is the type of syrup many in England use, and he explains the benefits in the show.

Of course, the no fail, always there for ya recipe is definitely on Karo's dark corn syrup. It's basic, no fuss, and great.

Pecan Pie Recipe Variations

Of course, variations can be made on the recipe. Such as, using caramel instead of corn syrup, or adding a variety of nuts. Here are a few that are great for any holiday meal. Simply follow the directions on the Karo syrup bottle, and add these into the mix.

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries and 1/4 cup dried pomegranate
• Only use 3/4 cup pecans and make the rest 3/4 cup walnuts
• Use 1 cup Macadamia nuts and only 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and light corn syrup instead of dark.
• Use caramel instead of corn syrup
• Add 2 finely chopped Macintosh apples and 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• Use 1 cups pecans, 3/4 cup syrup, 2 finely chopped Macintosh apples and 1 finely chopped pear. Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and squeeze half the juice of an orange into the mix.
• Add some nutmeg, cinnamon, and use 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar instead of all white sugar.

These are simple variations using one easy recipe. The pecan pie recipes are all great, and it one of the best pies to have for the holidays.