A Special Offer and a Slice of Tradition for National Pecan Pie Day

Celebrate July 12 with family memories, Southern flavor, and our special pecan pie plate offer.

National Pecan Pie Day is celebrated each year on July 12, giving us the perfect excuse to pause, gather, and enjoy one of the South’s most beloved desserts. Pecan pie has long been associated with Southern hospitality, holiday tables, and family recipes passed from one generation to the next. Its classic combination of pecans, eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla, and a sweet syrup filling baked into a flaky crust makes it a dessert that feels both timeless and personal.

For us, pecan pie is more than a dessert—it is a memory. Growing up, pecan pie was Maree’s favorite pie. Our grandmother, Jane Faust Carter, had a pecan tree in her backyard, and Maree and I grew up picking pecans, helping her crack them, watching the pecan pieces become part of something delicious, and then enjoying the best part of all— eating pecan pie. Her kitchen always felt warmer when a pecan pie was in the oven, and her pies made the family meal feel more complete. An avid baker known for her delicious pecan pies, she brought care, patience, and sweetness to family, church, and club gatherings.

Jane Faust Carter’s Pecan Pie Tradition

When we think about our grandmother’s pecan pies, we also remember the simple ingredients and trusted baking process that made those pies taste like something straight from heaven. Jane Faust Carter always used light Karo syrup in her pecan pies. Light Karo gives the filling a milder, cleaner sweetness with slightly vanilla flavor, allowing the pecans to shine. Dark Karo can also be used and will create a deeper, more caramelized flavor with a richer color. Some bakers even mix light and dark syrup for balance, but for our family, light Karo is part of the tradition.

Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 cup light Karo corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons of butter, melted
1 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract
2 cups pecans (Make these generous cups.  It is always good to add a few more pecans
   for grins and giggles. Pecan pie can never have too many pecans.)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the light Karo corn syrup, eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
Stir in the pecans.
Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the filling is set and the center springs back lightly when touched.
Cool for about 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Pecan pie itself has deep roots in Southern food traditions. Early recipes appeared in the late 19th century, and the dessert grew in popularity during the 1930s when corn syrup recipes helped make the pie a familiar favorite in kitchens across the country. Over time, pecan pie became a symbol of comfort, celebration, and home.

A Special National Pecan Pie Day Offer

To celebrate National Pecan Pie Day in a truly special way, we are offering a limited-time pecan pie theme dessert plate promotion: purchase four Pecan Pie plates and the fourth plate is free on orders placed by National Pecan Pie Day, July 12, 2026. These plates are a beautiful way to serve a favorite family recipe, display a meaningful keepsake, or gift a little Southern charm to someone who loves baking, art, or both.

Each pecan pie plate features original art by artist and author Paul Schexnayder. His artwork brings a creative, local touch to a classic kitchen piece, making each plate feel like part serving dish, part collectible, and part celebration of Louisiana culture.

Plates are available online and for local pickup in New Iberia at A & E Gallery, located at 335 West St. Peter Street. Whether you are baking from an old family recipe, picking up a pie from a local bakery, or simply celebrating the memories that come with a favorite dessert, we hope this National Pecan Pie Day brings something sweet to your table.

Bring home a piece of the celebration: purchase four pecan pie plates and receive the fourth plate free when you order by July 12, 2026.