A runny pecan pie is almost always undercooked. The filling is an egg custard, and those eggs need enough heat and enough time to coagulate and set the pie. If it comes out of the oven looking like ca … read more

Fancy Shelled Pecan Halves: A Louisiana Favorite for Baking, Snacking & More There’s something special about a fresh, flavorful pecan. Whether you’re baking a classic Southern dessert, … read more

A healthy young pecan tree can produce about 2 to 4 feet of new terminal growth in a year when it has suitable soil, water, sunlight and care. Some vigorous young trees may produce longer shoots in an … read more

Louisiana didn't just adopt the pecan. It shaped the entire industry. The first commercially grafted pecan tree in recorded history was created right here in 1846, by a man named Antoine, an enslaved … read more

Yes, homemade pecan pie needs to be refrigerated. The filling is built on eggs, butter, and sugar, which makes it perishable the moment it comes out of the oven. You've got about a two-hour window to … read more