You haven't lived until you've tried our classic American pecan pie recipe. Serve warm with whipped double cream or (even better) vanilla ice cream. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Sticky-sweet pecan pie is a southern staple made with pecans, eggs and sugar. To riff on this holiday dessert classic, we love adding blueberries, chocolate, candied ginger or bourbon to the mix ...

Add the chopped pecans. Pour the mixture into the prepared tart shell. Arrange the remaining pecan halves over the top and bake in the oven until the crust is golden and the filling is firm to the ...

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 13-inch disk; line a pie pan, and cut away excess ... Serve at room temperature with the pecan-caramel sauce and sweet cream. (Recipes below).