The Best Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

Classic bourbon pecan pie recipe featuring a rich, gooey filling with toasted pecans, a flaky homemade crust, and a hint of bourbon. A decadent and nutty dessert, perfect for any occasion.

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This homemade Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe features a flaky crust filled with toasted pecans and a rich, bourbon-spiked custard. The perfect balance of sweet, nutty flavors with a sophisticated twist makes this Southern classic absolutely irresistible. Ready in under 2 hours and serves 8-10.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 9 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 490

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

the Crust:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
3-4 tablespoons ice water

the Filling:

3 large eggs room temperature
1 cup light corn syrup
¾ cup light brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2½ cups pecan halves

Equipment

9-inch pie dish
Rolling pin
Large mixing bowls
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Wire cooling rack

Method

Pie Crust:

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Add ice water gradually until dough forms
Chill for 1 hour

Filling:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Whisk eggs in a large bowl
Add corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt
Mix until well combined
Stir in pecans

Assembly & Baking:

Roll out chilled dough and place in pie dish
Pour filling into crust
Bake 45-50 minutes until set
Cool completely before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 205mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Test doneness: Center should be slightly jiggly
Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly
Toast pecans beforehand for extra flavor
Use room temperature ingredients

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