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Sabrina laid the dirty cloth napkin on her gold-trimmed plate. “Myron darling,” she said, with a slow smile, “that pecan pie was so good! It made my grandmother’s taste amateurish. And the filet mignon …” She smack-kissed and expanded her fingers. “The flavor made my mouth dance!”

-Sabrina, “Choice of a Lifetime” by Pamela Jones

I love pecan pie. It’s always a third choice of dessert for me behind ice cream and cake. I prefer to eat this heavenly treat warm. Sometimes, I put a shot of whipped cream on it. I usually just eat it without creative toppings—it’s good enough! Honestly, who can resist its caramelized filling and crunchy, toasted pecans? It’s an irresistible dessert—even for dieters!

As scrumptious as this dessert is, pie lovers must eat it cautiously. It’s advisable not to eat pecan pie on an empty stomach, as its high sugar content can cause digestive issues. A blood spike can also occur. This, in turn, leads to crashes, fatigue, and irritability. Oh, such drastic occurrences from a sweet treat!

I should’ve taken this advice some years ago. I didn’t want much for dinner—just dessert, mostly. So I ate some pecan pie with just a piece of chicken. This wasn’t pleasing to my digestive system. No food is worth a stomach ache—not even pecan pie. I learned from this lesson, and I eat a meal first. I definitely want to avoid another stomach ache and drastic blood sugar spikes.

Amid my love for pecan pie, I discovered it’s popular throughout the South. In fact, its roots are believed to originate in New Orleans, courtesy of the French settlers. To its west, in 2013, Texas’s legislature officially designated pecan pie as the “State Pie of Texas.” Make no mistake, though, it’s appreciated throughout the country. Who wouldn’t enjoy a slice on a chilly, wintry day after a good meal? I could be from New York and still enjoy a savory slice of it (or two)!

However, like all good things, you have to beware of something. In pecan pie’s case, it’s not only blood spikes and digestive issues. It’s calories, too. One slice of pecan pie contains over 500 calories. The precise calorie count depends on the ingredients used, and the sliced pie’s size also impacts its calorie count. So, it’s recommended that pie lovers eat smaller portions.

I’ll be honest. Pecan pie is tempting for a second slice, especially a homemade one. Yes, homemade pecan pie … I’ve yet to make one. I don’t have the time these days, so I still eat store-bought pecan pies.

Nonetheless, before I leave this planet, I will bake one!

Some people have time for home baking. That’s good. After all, nothing beats homemade. So, if you love to bake, here are some videos of pecan pies:

German Chocolate Pecan Pie

Dark Chocolate Brownie Pecan Pie

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Pecan Pie Coffee Cake

Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie Bars

If you’re contemplating a dessert idea, consider this classic sweet treat. It’s a perfect finale to any meal and never a choice to regret.

Enjoy pecan pie lovers!

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