How To: Make pecan pie

What's better than a pie? Pecan pie. This video shows you how to make a delicious pecan pie that will certainly please guests.

With just a few basic ingredients, you'll have a sweet treat that is perfect for the holidays – or any day.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Mix butter, syrup, eggs, sugar, and vanilla

Combine the melted butter, corn syrup, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and stir until everything is well mixed.

TIP: Add bourbon and chocolate chips, and reduce the corn syrup to ½ cup to make a twist on a traditional pecan pie.

Step 3: Stir in pecans

Stir the chopped pecans into the bowl. Be sure to completely coat the pecans with the butter mixture.

Step 4: Pour mixture into pie crust

Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out the top of your pie.

TIP: Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil if the edges begin to brown too quickly.

Step 5: Bake for one hour

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for one hour, or until the pie is set.

TIP: Tap the center of the top of the pie lightly with your finger to see if it's set. If it springs back, it's done.

Step 6: Cool for two hours

Remove the pie from the oven, and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool for two hours, and then enjoy your delicious dessert.

Did you know? The top states for producing pecans are Georgia, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.