The Priester's Pecans Story

Let us tell you a little story about a handshake partnership and the beginning of Alabama's largest gourmet handmade candy company. Fort Deposit, Alabama, is located 35 miles south of Montgomery. The little town of 1,200 sprouted. And around the little town sprouted pecan trees. Lots of them...more >

"All of our recipes have been improved and expanded over the years, but they are all still made the old-fashioned way, by hand in small batches using copper pots and wooden paddles. That's the way it will stay."- Ned Ellis, Co-Owner

Devasting Company Fire Bonds Community

A fire at the Priester's kitchen destroyed the building but Southern good neighborly charm... more >

Feed a small army with this cake recipe

This fruit flavored cake made by Melissa Ellis serves a small army, and that seems to be needed... more >

Priester's Kitchen Secrets Revealed

As a family of bakers and candy makers, Priester's Pecans takes great pride in the freshness... more >

Toasted Pecan Toffee Cookie Recipe

Laurie and her "baking bud" daughter Lily entered our Blue Ribbon Recipe Challenge with this delicious... more >

Blue Ribbon Challenge: Pecan Recipe Contest

This wonderful little girl came into our retail store and gave us her very own dessert recipe... more >

Pecans are a hearty and healthy snack

Did you know pecans are loaded with nutritious goodness? Yes it's true. New research on this tasty tree nut tells us they’re rich in chemicals called anti-oxidants... more >

Pecans - more American than Apple Pie

Pecans have an interesting history that’s uniquely American. This relative of the Walnut tree is native to North America. Pecan trees can grow up to 100 feet tall... more >

Fundraising Ideas with Bulk Pecans

Do you need ideas for fundraising products? Are you looking for assistance for your benefit or cause?... more >

What Makes a Perfect Pecan?

How does Priesters pick the best pecans? We're a family business, having devoted our lives to growing the perfect pecan since the 1930's. We harvest... more >

510 Pecan Pie Baking Tests Later...

Why 510 pie baking tests? Our tradition of baking "Blue Ribbon Good" pecan pies for sale to the public began in 1987. Much like prize-winning pies you've tasted... more >

A Dessert Marriage Made in Heaven: Chocolate & Pecans

Chocolate and pecan pie. Imagine the flavor and aroma. In creating a new pecan pie, we decided on using chocolate because it's a dessert favorite... more >

Family Business Creates Year-round Job Opportunity

In their own words, Priester's co-owners Thomas Ellis and Ellen Ellis Burkett, will tell you a remarkable story. It's a story of how a part-time seasonal... more >