Description
Georgia Peanut Pie is a rich and sweet Southern dessert featuring a gooey filling made with eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and crunchy raw peanuts baked in a flaky deep-dish pie crust. This classic treat combines the nuttiness of peanuts with a caramel-like sweetness, perfect for any special occasion or holiday dessert.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup raw peanuts
Crust
- 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie shell, unbaked
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450ºF (232ºC) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, and light corn syrup until fully combined and smooth. Stir in the raw peanuts to distribute evenly throughout the filling.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the peanut mixture into the unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, spreading it evenly.
- Bake at High Temperature: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes to set the filling’s top and start the caramelization process.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350ºF (177ºC) and bake the pie for an additional 45 to 50 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving to let the filling firm up properly.
Notes
- Use raw peanuts for the best texture and flavor; roasted peanuts may alter the baking time.
- Allow the pie to cool completely to ensure the filling is fully set before slicing.
- For a more crunchy texture, you can toast the peanuts lightly before adding, but adjust sweetness accordingly.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
