Deliciously rich with nutty pecans, a sweet caramellike filling, and a flaky, buttery piecrust, pecan pie is a true Southern staple. And with pecan harvest typically starting in late September and extending into November, the timing couldn’t be more perfect for fall baking season. Despite the pecan’s front and center role in both the name and the taste of this pie, we have a different ingredient to thank for this pie’s rise to fame.
In 1898,