The Story Behind Great-Grandmother Maude's Texas Pecan Pie Recipe

Four generations of pecan perfection, straight from the heart of Texas

There's a pie recipe in our founder's family that's been passed down for four generations. It's tucked into a worn cookbook with handwritten notes in the margins, flour-dusted and syrup-stained from decades of holiday baking. It's Great-Grandmother Maude's Texas Pecan Pie—and it's not like any pecan pie you've tried before.

The Story of Great-Grandmother Maude's Recipe

Most pecan pies hit you with a wall of sweetness. Great-Grandmother Maude had other ideas.

Her recipe, perfected over a lifetime of Texas baking, balances the natural richness of pecans with just enough sweetness to let the nuts shine. It's the kind of pie that tastes like someone really knew what they were doing—because Maude did.

This isn't a recipe that was adjusted or "improved" for modern tastes. It's been passed down exactly as Maude made it, through four generations of our founder's family. The same careful technique. The same patient hand. The same understanding that great pecan pie should taste like pecans, not just sugar.

It's this dedication to tradition and quality that earned our pecan pie recognition as one of the best pecan pies in Texas—high praise in a state that takes its pecan pie very seriously.

Why Our Pecans Matter: The San Saba Connection

Great-Grandmother Maude knew that a pecan pie is only as good as its pecans. That's why we source ours from Chase Pecan Farm in San Saba, Texas—known as the Pecan Capital of the World.

San Saba's fertile soil and temperate climate create ideal conditions for pecan trees to thrive, producing nuts with exceptional flavor and texture. Some of these native pecan trees have been growing along the San Saba River for centuries, offering what early settlers discovered long ago: these are truly special pecans

When you order a Tiny Pies pecan pie, you're not just getting a family recipe—you're supporting local Texas farmers and a proud agricultural heritage that's woven into the fabric of Texas Hill Country.

One Recipe, Multiple Ways to Enjoy

Great-Grandmother Maude's recipe is so good, we've found creative ways to share it beyond the classic pie:

Classic Pecan Pie

Available in both Tiny Pies form (perfect for individual servings or trying multiple flavors) and our traditional 9" Not So Tiny Pie size (ideal for family gatherings and special occasions).

The original. The classic. Great-Grandmother Maude's recipe in its purest form, with Chase Pecan Farm pecans piled high in a flaky, buttery crust.

TX Two Step Pie

Can't decide between chocolate and pecan? Great-Grandmother Maude's pecan filling becomes the foundation for this Texas favorite—topped with a layer of rich chocolate brownie. It's the best of both worlds, and a customer favorite for chocolate lovers who still want that authentic pecan pie experience.

Pecan Bites

Same beloved filling, reimagined in a delicate pâte sucrée crust. These bite-sized bites are perfect when you want just a sweet little taste, or when you need an elegant gift for the holidays. They're sophisticated enough for a client gift, approachable enough for an afternoon treat with coffee.

The Difference You Can Taste

What makes Great-Grandmother Maude's recipe special isn't just what's in it—it's what's not overpowering it.

When you take a bite, you taste:

The buttery richness of Texas pecans from San Saba
The subtle sweetness that enhances rather than masks
The flaky, hand-crafted crust made the same way for four generations
The care that comes from small-batch, artisan baking

This is pie made the way Maude made it: with time, attention, and respect for quality ingredients.

Perfect for Fall (and Beyond)

As the weather cools and we move into the season of gathering, there's something especially right about pecan pie. It's a taste of Texas tradition, a connection to harvest time, and a reminder that some recipes are worth keeping exactly as they are.

Whether you're planning your Thanksgiving menu, looking for client gifts, or simply want to treat yourself to something genuinely special, Great-Grandmother Maude's pecan pie is waiting.

How to Order

Tiny Pies (individual servings) - Perfect for sampling or single servings
9" Not So Tiny Pie (traditional size) - Serves 6-8, ideal for gatherings
Pecan Bites - Elegant individual portions in pâte sucrée crust
TX Two Step Pie - Pecan meets chocolate brownie perfection

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From Our Kitchen to Your Table

Four generations ago, Great-Grandmother Maude probably never imagined her pecan pie recipe would be baked in small batches and enjoyed by so many people. But she'd recognize the care we put into every pie—because it's the same care she put into hers.

When you support Tiny Pies, you're supporting:

Small-batch artisan baking
Four-generation family recipes
Local Texas pecan farmers in San Saba
The kind of quality that only comes from doing things the right way
Small, local business.

That's the Tiny Pies difference. That's Great-Grandmother Maude's legacy.

The secret to Texas's best pecan pie? It's been in the family for 4 generations