Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare your crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine syrup, sugar, butter and cook over medium heat until the butter has melted, stirring frequently.

Step 3

In a small prep bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch. Add it to the butter mixture along with the vanilla and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and remove from heat.

Step 4

Add the eggs to a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and beat just until frothy, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Slowly add the butter mixture while beating the egg mixture on medium speed to incorporate the two together and temper the eggs.

Step 6

Add in the pecans and mix to combine and pour into the prepared pie shell.

Step 7

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Check halfway through and if the crust is starting to brown, loosely cover with aluminum foil or a crust guard.

Step 8

Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.