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Bourbon Pecan Pie

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

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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. 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. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Bourbon Pecan Pie need?

For Bourbon Pecan Pie, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 55 minutes, in step 4.

What should Bourbon Pecan Pie look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the center is set.

Is there a substitute for corn syrup in Bourbon Pecan Pie?

The entry for Bourbon Pecan Pie calls for 1 cup dark corn syrup. In its place: Honey works in baking, measure for measure. In candy work do not substitute: the syrup is there to stop sugar crystals forming.

Is Bourbon Pecan Pie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and 3 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Bourbon Pecan Pie contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 cups pecan halves, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Bourbon Pecan Pie?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 510 calories, with 6 g protein, 64 g carbohydrate and 27 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Bourbon Pecan Pie the day before?

Yes. Step 4 is a built-in pause of 55 minutes: "Pour the liquid mixture over the pecans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the center is set." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 5 when you are ready to finish.

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