Luby’s Pecan Pie

When I first tasted Luby’s Pecan Pie during a holiday dinner at their cafeteria, I was amazed by how perfectly balanced it was – sweet but not cloying, with just the right ratio of filling to nuts. After countless requests from family members to recreate that exact taste, I finally cracked the code to this beloved Southern classic. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: just a few ingredients and four easy steps create a pie that rivals any restaurant version.

Luby’s Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie is a classic southern dessert everyone enjoys. Luby’s Pecan Pie is one of the most requested desserts at the restaurant during the holidays. If you aren’t near a Luby’s, you can still make pecan pie just like they do. You don’t have to wait for a holiday to make a pecan pie. You can make one any night of the week and for any occasion. Pecan pie is one of the easiest pies to make. If you can measure, mix, and stir, you can make a delicious pecan pie that will have everyone wondering how you made such a fantastic dessert.

Ingredients

For the Pie Shell

• Unbaked pie crust – Provides a buttery, flaky foundation that complements sweet filling perfectly
• Options available – Store-bought or homemade crusts both work beautifully

For the Classic Filling

• Salt – Balances sweetness and enhances all other flavors
• Light corn syrup – Creates the signature smooth, glossy texture and prevents crystallization
• Granulated sugar – Adds sweetness and helps create proper filling consistency
• Large eggs – Bind ingredients together and provide structure when baked
• Butter – Contributes rich flavor and smooth mouthfeel to finished pie
• Pure vanilla extract – Enhances overall flavor and adds aromatic depth

How to Make Luby’s Pecan Pie

There are just 4 simple steps:

1. Whisk or stir until smooth, combining the corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
2. Place pecans in the pie shell.
3. Pour filling over pecans.
4. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until the center is set.

That’s it!

Pecan Pie Crust Options

• Frozen pie crust. You may even use one of the higher-end frozen pie shells for an added touch.
• Refrigerated pie crust. Make sure it fits a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerated crusts are great if you want to give the crust a fancy edge.
• Homemade pie crust. To give your pie an extra special touch, make Martha Stewart’s Perfect Pie Crust.

Storage & serving guidelines

Room Temperature Storage

• No refrigeration needed – Luby’s pecan pie stores safely at room temperature when covered
• Serving preparation – Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts
• Coverage – Simply cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days

Make-Ahead & Freezing

• Advanced preparation – Make the pie ahead and freeze it for convenience without quality loss
• Freezing success – Pecan pies freeze exceptionally well, and no one will know it was ever frozen
• Thawing process – Thaw at room temperature for several hours before serving

Do you have some dishes that you simply must have to complete a festive meal? I personally can’t imagine a Christmas celebration without my Grandmother’s Hello Dolly cookies.

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• Pumpkin Layer Pie
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• Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe with Brown Sugar
• Diabetic Apple Pie Recipe
• Ice Cream Pie Baskin-Robbins

Best Luby’s Copycat Recipes

• Skillet Cabbage Recipe
• Baked Fish with Mayonnaise
• Spaghetti Salad

Be sure to check out more of the best pie recipes and restaurant recipes at home.