Nut & Seed
Pecan
About This Entry
Pecans have a buttery, caramel-like sweetness that defines American Southern baking, most famously pecan pie — that caramelized richness pairs with Zinfandel.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- apple
- oats
- walnut
At a Glance
Group
Tree Nuts
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Carya illinoinensis
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Pecan
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Tree Nuts
- Scientific name
- Carya illinoinensis
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent