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Easy Pecan Fried Pie Recipe

This Easy Pecan Fried Pie Recipe transforms a holiday classic into a dessert that's irresistibly crisp, flakey, and sweet!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 11 minutes
Course: Dessert, holiday dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, easy pie, fried pecan pie, holiday dessert, pecan hand pies, pecan pie, pie
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2/3 cup chopped raw pecans
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts 14.1 ounces total
  • 1 egg whisked
  • Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for serving
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Instructions

Prepare the Pecan Filling:

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved.
    3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup dark brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, 1 ½ Tablespoons heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
  • Add the chopped pecans and mix well. Remove from heat, transfer to a heatproof bowl, and allow the mixture to cool completely.
    2/3 cup chopped raw pecans
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days.

Assemble the Fried Pecan Pies:

  • Roll out the pie crusts and use a large cup or jar to cut out circles.
    2 refrigerated pie crusts
  • Place about 1 tablespoon of the pecan filling in the center of each circle, being careful not to overfill.
  • Brush the edges of the circles with the whisked egg, fold the dough in half to create a half-moon shape, and press the edges with a fork to seal.
    1 egg

Fry the Pies:

  • Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
    Vegetable or peanut oil
  • Fry the pies in batches, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serve:

  • Dust the fried pecan pies with powdered sugar and serve warm.
    Powdered sugar

Notes

Nutrition does not include powdered sugar. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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