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Bourbon Pecan Pie
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Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

Learn how to make a Classic twist on Pecan Pie! This easy recipe is the best pecan pie recipe with bourbon. Easily add chocolate chips to make a chocolate pecan pie with bourbon!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 308
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 9 inch pie crust Whether homemade or store-bought, this is your flaky, buttery base. Keep it chilled for the best texture.
  • 3 large eggs They bind everything together and give the filling that custardy finish.
  • 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark) Adds sweetness and helps achieve that classic glossy, gooey pie texture.
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Brings depth and hints of molasses.
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter Adds rich flavor and helps the filling set.
  • 1/4 cup bourbon The real star; infuses warmth and complexity, never overpowering but unmistakable.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt A pinch balances out all those sweet notes.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Gives the filling a reliable, custardy set without graininess.
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups pecan halves Toasty and nutty, they crown the pie with their iconic crunch.

Equipment

  • Pie pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pie crust in pie pan and chill until filling is ready.
  2. Mix corn syrup, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, salt and cornstarch in a medium sized bowl. Stir in pecans. Pour into prepared pie crust.
  3. Place pie on a baking sheet and cover with a pie shield or strips of foil.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes then lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 35-40 minutes or until pie is slightly puffed and just a bit jiggly in the center.
  5. Cool completely before slicing.