Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F and arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven. Butter a 9″ pie plate and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the pecans to coat.

Step 3

Fit the crust into the prepared pie plate and crimp the edges. Pour the pecan mixture into the pie shell and place on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is puffed up and the center is almost set. Loosely cover the pie with foil after 40 minutes to prevent the crust from over-browning. Let cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before serving.