@eirene_belle: Do you usually do this or do you just put them on the pie? You only need 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) pecans but I need to know the exact number to create the perfect shape 😋 Grab These Ingredients Pecans: Can’t make pecan pie without them! Eggs: Eggs bind the ingredients and hold the filling together. Corn Syrup: Sweetens, holds the filling together, and helps prevent crystallization while the pie bakes. I prefer dark corn syrup here for intensified flavor. Brown Sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar; dark has a little deeper flavor, with its higher molasses content. Pure Vanilla Extract: One of the key flavors. Butter: Melted butter makes for the best buttery flavor. Salt: A little salt balances the sweet, and is especially welcome in a pie made with nuts.