Classic Old Fashioned Pecan Pie

Instructions

Make the Pie Crust:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, butter, and salt using a pastry blender or two knives and cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger lumps.
2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ice water evenly over mixture and gently stir with a fork until incorporated. Squeeze some dough together a small ball. If it does not hold together, add more water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time and test again.
3. Form the dough into a ball (do not overwork the dough) and flatten into a disc.
4. Wrap the disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Make the Pie:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pie crust dough into a 12-inch circle using a lightly floured rolling pin. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the dough to a 1-inch overhang and fold it over to form a rim. Using your fingers, pinch the rim to create a crimped edge or use a fork and press down on the rim to form an edge. Lightly prick the bottom all over with a fork (helps to release the air during baking). Transfer the pie plate to chill in the refrigerator.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, corn syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until combined. Mix in the pecans and carefully pour pie filling into chilled pie crust.
4. Bake pie for 40 to 50 minutes until the top of the pie is golden and the filling has set (slightly jiggles when you gently shake the pie dish). After 20 minutes of baking, cover the pie loosely with foil to prevent the crust from excessive browning.
5. Cool pie completely for several hours and serve with whipped cream or ice cream. .