How Do You Make Authentic Southern Pecan Pie?
When it comes to making southern pecan pies, no one made them better than my grandma! Luckily, she passed on the secrets of her pecan pies to me. Step 1 Making a southern pecan pie is easier than most people realize, but there are a few tricks that many don’t know. Here’s the scoop on how to make a pecan pie. Step 2 The Crust 1. Cheat, and use a pre-made crust. Even my mother and grandmother cheated, so I’m giving myself, and you, permission to use a pre-made crust. Making great pastry crusts is an art unto itself, and we’ll save that for another day. I prefer the kind come rolled up, as opposed to the frozen, pre-shaped ones. 2. The crust must be room temperature and pliable. 3. Gently press the crust into the pieplate, ensuring that there are no air bubbles or holes. If there are any holes or cracks in the piecrust, they must be repaired (i.e. squish the edges together to form a seal). DO NOT pre-bake the crust or pierce it in any way. 4. When the pie bakes, the crust will shrink a b
