Go Back
Southern cast iron pecan tart baked in 12-inch skillet with golden pecans and flaky crust

Southern Cast Iron Pecan Tart

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup salted butter cubed
  • 3 –4 tbsp cold water
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Karo syrup or maple syrup/honey
  • 2/3 cup salted butter
  • 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Mix flour and powdered sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Add water until loose crumble forms.
  • Press mixture into skillet bottom and sides; bake 20–25 minutes. Cool 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans over crust, top with pecan halves.
  • In saucepan, heat brown sugar, syrup, and butter until dissolved. Stir in cream and vanilla.
  • Pour hot mixture over pecans.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use cast iron for best results.
Substitute maple syrup or honey for unique flavor.
Perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays.