Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust (if homemade)

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
• Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.
• Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit it into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Refrigerate until ready to fill.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a baking sheet on the rack to catch any drips from the pie.

Step 3: Make the Filling

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
• Stir in the pecan halves until evenly coated.

Step 4: Assemble the Pie

• Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared or pre-made pie crust, spreading pecans evenly across the top.

Step 5: Bake the Pie

• Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
• If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil halfway through baking.

Step 6: Cool the Pie

• Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. This will help the filling set properly.

Step 7: Slice and Serve

• Once fully cooled, slice and serve as desired.