Bourbon Pecan Pie

What's better than a delicious Southern classic pecan pie? Adding a shot of bourbon! The buttery-sweet pecan praline flavor, ramped up with the South's favorite alcohol, will take you to heaven and back.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 597kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

1 Pie pan
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

½ 15-ounce pie crust or make your own
3 large eggs
1 cup (312g) light corn syrup
1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
¼ cup (57g) melted butter
3 tablespoons (45ml) bourbon
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
1½ cups (170g) coarsely chopped pecans (Reserve about a ¼ cup to decorate the top if desired.)
homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Unroll the pie crust onto a 9-inch pie plate, tuck it down onto the bottom, and trim the edge, leaving a ½-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under and lightly press it against the rim of the pie plate, then crimp decoratively.
Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes). Proceed with the rest of the pie.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, bourbon, and salt until thoroughly combined. Stir in the pecans.
Remove the pie crust from the fridge and pour the filling into it.
Bake on a baking sheet for 40-50 minutes. Cover the crust with foil or a pie crust shield for about 30 minutes to prevent edges from browning too soon. When you remove the foil, it's the perfect time to add decorative pecans. Continue baking for the remainder of the time or until the pie sets. It should still be a little wobbly in the center.
Remove from the oven, cool completely before serving (1-2 hours). Serve at room temperature with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Brush the pie crust all over with melted butter before pouring in the filling so it browns better and is less likely to get soggy.
Gently shake the pie to see if it's done. If it jiggles a little in the center, you're good to go. If it ripples, let it cook a little longer.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the ingredients used in the recipe.

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