Description
This pie marries the rich flavors of bourbon and pecans with the comforting sweetness of pie, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it’s a rich golden brown color and smells nutty. Transfer it to a heatproof bowl immediately.
- Combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly until well mixed.
- Add the corn syrup, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the bourbon, adding depth to the filling.
- Arrange the pecan halves evenly in the unbaked pie crust.
- Pour the filling mixture over the nuts, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Shield crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For added flavor, consider caramel sauce or sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg