Give homemade pecan pie greater depth of flavor and improved texture with this simple technique. It will taste like it was made by a professional baker.

Oklahoma’s pecan harvest is underway, with local growers producing up to 18 million pounds annually and showcasing the unique varieties and detailed processes behind one of the state’s prized crops.

Sitting in line at Morehouse Pecans in Irwinville, I am amazed by the activity. The pickup truck in front of me has five or six bags of pecans. A small army of men descends to help with his tailgate ...