We tested hundreds of recipes from across the country to find the best pecan pie types. These ooey-gooey treats are the perfect ending to a holiday meal. Find pies with caramel, maple, bourbon and more.
Top 5 Pecan Pies
Updated on Mar. 12, 2024
The Best Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in my household, and I was on a quest to create the ultimate version—the best pecan pie recipe. I think this one, made with maple syrup and bourbon, might be it! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
While you’re at it, you must try Joanna Gaines’ pecan pie too.
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Texas Pecan Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I won a blue ribbon for this pie at the Texas State Fair. Since I was in the military for more than 20 years, I didn’t really start cooking until after I retired. Now I enjoy spending my time in the kitchen. And if you can’t get enough of Lone Star State recipes with pecans, try these Texas pecan pralines. —Michelle Shockley, Wichita, Kansas
4/5
Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody’s faces—when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia, to my granny’s table. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona
5/5
Kentucky Pecan Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich, dense Kentucky pecan pie recipe is perfect for your next party. It features a delicious dark chocolate filling topped with plenty of toasted pecans. —Emily Baldwin, Fort Collins, Colorado
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