TASTE OF THE SOUTH 72
SALTED CARAMEL AND
CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
MAKES 1 (9-INCH) PIE
This is the best pecan pie you’ll ever make.
PIE DOUGH
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup cold unsalted
butter, cubed
¼ cup ice water
- For dough: In the work bowl of a food processor,
place flour, sugar, and salt; pulse until combined.
Add cold butter, and pulse until butter pieces are the
size of almonds. With processor running, add ¼ cup
ice water in a slow, steady stream just until dough
comes together. (Mixture should appear crumbly,
but hold together when pinched.) - Turn out dough, and shape into a disk. Wrap
tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least
30 minutes or up to 3 days. - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a
12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, pressing
into bottom and up sides. Trim excess dough to
½ inch beyond edge of plate. Fold edges under,
and crimp as desired. Freeze for at least 20 minutes.
4. For filling: In a large skillet, cook sugar, corn syrup,
and 1⁄3 cup water over medium-high heat, without
stirring, until deep honey colored, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; add butter, and stir until melted.
Gradually stir in cream and salt. Pour mixture into
a bowl, and let cool for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°.
6. Add eggs to cooled caramel mixture, whisking
to combine. Stir in chocolate and pecans. Pour
filling into prepared crust.
7. Bake until set, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool for
at least 1 hour. Garnish with sea salt, if desired.
FILLING
2 cups sugar
2⁄3 cup light corn syrup
1⁄3 cup water
½ cup unsalted butter,
cubed and softened
1 cup heavy whipping
cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
3 ounces semisweet
chocolate, chopped
1¾ cups pecan halves
Garnish: flaked sea salt