A great pecan pie starts with one key ingradient: fresh high quality pecans. Using premium pecans makes a huge difference in flavor, texture, and overall quality of the pie.

Many grocery store pecans have been sitting in a warehouse for for months or even years. Fresh pecans from a farm have a richer flavor and better crunch, making them perfect for baking. 

Fresh pecans contain natural oils that give pecan pie its signature flavor. When pecans sit too long, those oils begin to break down and the nuts lose their taste. Buying pecans directly from a farm ensures they are freshly harvested and full of flavor. 

When making pecan pie, most bakers prefer pecan halves or large pecan pieces. Pecan halves create the classic look on top of the pie while pecan pieces mix well into the filling. 

At B&B Pecan Company in Fairhope, Alabama, we grow and harvest fresh pecans each season. Our pecans are perfect for baking pies, pralines, and holiday desserts. You can browse our fresh baking pecans here.