Traditional Pecan Pie in a Jar
Description
These single serving pecan pies in a jar are delicious and easy to make with pre-made pie crust. Great as a gift or an anytime treat.
Ingredients
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2 cups pecan halves, broken into coarse pieces
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1 cup white sugar
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3/4 cup light corn syrup
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3/4 cup dark corn syrup
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4 eggs
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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8 half pint canning jars with lids and rings
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cooking spray
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2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet.
2
Bake pecans in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
3
Bring sugar, light corn syrup, and dark corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
4
Whisk eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add syrup mixture slowly, whisking constantly to prevent eggs from curdling. Whisk in butter, vanilla extract, and salt until batter is smooth.
5
Spray 8 small jars with cooking spray. Press pieces of pie crust dough into bottom and sides of jars. Add a layer of toasted pecans to each jar. Spoon in batter, leaving 1/4 inch rim at top.
6
Bake in preheated oven until darkened on the top, about 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.