Now that I’ve made Pecan Pie in a crock pot, I’m thoroughly convinced that anything can be made in a crock pot. The super-sweet filling that is so characteristic of a pecan pie sets up perfectly and the pecans turn beautifully golden in color.
For my family, fall and especially Thanksgiving is all about the pecan pie. Since I get a little tired (ok, a lot tired) of always cooking things the same way, I was really excited to try a Crock Pot Pecan Pie.
If you have an oval 6-quart crock pot like I do, a circular piece of refrigerated pie crust fits a little unevenly (obviously!) But it’s workable.
The dough cooks a little unevenly if you leave the excess on the long sides. I thought about trimming it off, but I love the crust so much, I couldn’t bring myself to discard any of it and it was too little to do anything else with. So I went with it and the pie crust was a little undercooked in parts, but totally delicious.
Recipe Tips
- I was worried that when I sliced it, it wouldn’t hold its shape, but it did. The trick is to let it cool completely. If you want to eat it warm, you can heat it briefly in the microwave.
- For some chocolate flavor, add half a cup of chocolate chips.
- Some people have suggested using a corck pot plastic liner and then the pie is easy to lift whole out of the crock pot. I have not tried this. Please leave a comment if you have. I think parchment paper would also work well.
How To Serve
With a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, I don’t think there’s any better southern dessert for fall! I also love it with some fresh whipped cream on top. Can be served either warm or at room temperature.
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days.
More Pecan Pie Recipes
- Pecan Pie Cupcakes
- Pecan Pie Cobbler
- Pecan Pie Cheesecake
- Pecan Pie Bubble Up
- Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
More Crock Pot Desserts
- Slow Cooker Triple Chocolate Brownies
- Slow Cooker Butterfinger Cake
- Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler
- Crock Pot Nut Clusters
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Crock Pot Pecan Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, or a combination of chopped and whole pecan halves
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a crock pot with cooking spray.
- Place pie crust in crock pot and mold it to fit the shape of the crock pot. (This is easier if you have a round crock pot instead of an oval one, but you can make do with an oval.)
- Stir remaining ingredients together, except pecans, until mixed well.
- Stir in pecans. I like to leave about half the pecans to arrange on top of the filling to make it look prettier.
- Pour filling into pie crust. If you reserved some pecans, gently place them on top of the filling.
- Cover crock pot and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.Cool completely before trying to remove from crock pot.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Originally posted October 6, 2015. Updated with new content.
You can make pie in a crock pot?! This is amazing, and I am getting so hungry looking at that slice!
Now I’ve really seen everything — I’m in shock! I would’ve never thought to make a pie in a crock pot, so I’m glad you did! This looks so delicious and proof that the slow cooker is king. 🙂 Can’t wait to try this!
You are kidding me! If I didn’t see it with my own two eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it! That looks INCREDIBLE! I need to get out my crock pot stat!
Woah! Of all things… who would have thought you could make pecan pie in a crock pot!! I’m so impressed! Looks deeeelish. 😀
This looks so delicious! Obsessed with how this is made in a crock pot- genius! And who can resist pecan pie?
This is AMAZING. Pie in a crockpot?! Blowing my mind. I love it!
I love that made pie in the crock pot, Christin! I’ve only made a dessert in there once before, so I’m loving this. Sounds perfect!
Pecans! Yummy! What an interesting way to make a pie 🙂
This is such a brilliant recipe idea, Christin! Love pecan pie, it is one of my favourite autumn desserts!
Christine this might have been the recipe that was the deal breaker for me to purchase a crockpot whilst living here in Hong Kong. This looks seriously delicious and I am so impressed on how great it turned out. Just pinned and yummed!