Bourbon Pecan Pie

Name: Bourbon Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie crust; 2 cups pecan halves, toasted; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup dark corn syrup; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A classic Southern dessert featuring toasted pecans suspended in a rich, buttery custard infused with oaky bourbon.

75 minMediumServes 8510 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianPork-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie crust
2 cups pecan halves, toasted
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp bourbon whiskey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fit 1 unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 3 beaten large eggs, 1 cup dark corn syrup, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt until smooth.
3

Spread 2 cups toasted pecan halves evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
4

Pour the liquid mixture over the pecans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the center is set.
5

Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Questions

Can I make Bourbon Pecan Pie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Bourbon Pecan Pie keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Bourbon Pecan Pie?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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