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About Pecan Pies

Lifting the fork to your mouth, the first aroma, and that moment when you bite into the crunchy, smooth, sweet taste of a pecan pie...yes. Is it time for dessert yet?

There are many pecan pie varieties, and we'll share favorite pecan pie recipes here. But whether it's chocolate, bourbon, or old-fashioned, the enjoyment starts with beautiful presentation on the plate. We'll share a few secrets here to help your pies turn out just as nice as ours.

pecan pie nut supplies

A memorable pecan pie starts with fresh, heavy-meated Georgia pecan pieces.

pecan pie made to order

Let us make your pecan pie, with each pecan placed in the crust by hand...

Make the perfect pecan pie

"Buy from a company that specializes in nuts. Eggs are eggs, but for your pecans be extremely selective as that will have a big outcome on the success of your pie."

- Thomas Ellis, co-owner, Priester's Pecans

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Priester's Perfect Pecan Pie Recipe

Pecan Pies are the quintessential dessert of the south. We believe that with a little loving care, fresh ingredients and the finest pecans, culinary magic can happen and create one of the finest desserts to serve on your table. This recipe has been in the Ellis family for years and has put smiles on many faces.
Rely on this pecan pie recipe >

How to select pecans for your pecan pie recipe

Co-owner Thomas Ellis grew up eating the pies made by his mother May, and helped introduce the pecan pie to Priester's customers in the 1980's. Here Thomas shares tips on selecting the best pecans for your pie. Select the best pecans for your pie >

Homemade Pecan Recipe Ideas - What's Yours?

A wonderful little girl came into our retail store and gave us her very own dessert recipe using Priester's Pecans. Because of this flattering gesture, Priester's would like to invite everyone to contribute a delicious dessert recipe today to our Blue Ribbon Challenge. Enter Blue Ribbon Challenge - Pecan Recipe Contest >

Dining on the Victorian Verandah Cookbook

Tasty, tempting and flavorful recipes compiled from families, friends and employees were used to create Priester's first cookbook, "Dining on the Victorian Verandah." Written by noted cookbook author Gene Westbrook, this cookbook is not only beautiful on the outside, but includes over 350 time tested Southern recipes. Dining on the Victorian Verandah Cookbook >

510 Pecan Pie Baking Tests

As our story goes, some pies were too runny and would arrive a sloppy mess after shipping. Other pies ended up too dark in color and were unappealing in appearance. After all, a perfect pecan pie has to look good, too... Find out Why 510 Pecan Pie Baking Tests?>