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Goode Company Pecan Pie Recipe

Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe

This pecan pie is rich, gooey, and deeply nutty, just like the famous Texas bakery version. I use toasted pecans and brown butter to give it that warm, homemade flavor that always feels perfect for holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert, Holiday Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern, Texas
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1¼ cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level
  • ½ tsp Salt Fine sea salt
  • 1½ tsp Granulated sugar Light sweetness
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Cold grated or diced
  • 4 –6 Tbsp Ice water Add only as needed
Pecans
  • 1½ cups Pecan halves Toasted and chopped
  • optional — Whole pecans For decorating top
  • Brown Butter
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter Brown until golden
  • 1 Tbsp Water Added back after browning
Filling
  • 1 cup Light corn syrup Keeps filling smooth
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar Dissolves clean
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ¼ cup Browned butter Use all browned bits
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract Pure vanilla
  • ¾ tsp Salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish Glass or ceramic works best
  • 1 Rolling pin Lightly floured
  • 1 Baking sheet Place pie dish on top
  • 1 Small skillet Light-colored for browning butter
  • 1 Mixing bowls Small, medium, large
  • 1 Whisk For smooth filling
  • 1 Measuring cup set Or kitchen scale
  • 1 Plastic Wrap For chilling dough
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer Helps check doneness

Method
 

Step 1
  1. I spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them at 350°F for 5–8 minutes until fragrant. I let them cool, then chop and measure.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 2
  1. I whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar for the crust in a medium bowl.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 3
  1. I add the cold butter and gently toss it into the flour until small pieces form throughout.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 4
  1. I add ice water a little at a time until the dough just comes together. I shape it into a disc, wrap it, and chill for 20 minutes.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 5
  1. I brown the butter over medium heat until golden bits appear, then pour it into a measuring cup and add water to reach ¼ cup total.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 6
  1. I roll out the dough, place it in a 9-inch pie dish, crimp the edges, and freeze the crust for 30–45 minutes.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 7
  1. I preheat the oven to 400°F and whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 8
  1. I whisk in the browned butter, vanilla, and salt until the filling looks glossy.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 9
  1. I scatter the chopped pecans into the frozen crust and slowly pour the filling over them.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 10
  1. I bake the pie at 400°F for 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 350°F and bake another 30–35 minutes.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 11
  1. I check doneness. The center should jiggle slightly and reach about 200°F.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe
Step 12
  1. I let the pie cool for 3–4 hours before slicing so the filling sets properly.
    Goode Company–Style Pecan Pie Recipe

Notes

I always recommend toasting the pecans and letting the pie cool completely before slicing. It’s hard to wait, but that rest time makes the texture just right. This pie actually tastes even better the next day, in my opinion.