Brown Sugar Bourbon Pecan Pie
This Brown Sugar Bourbon Pecan Pie is irresistibly delicious! A perfect blend of nutty pecans, rich brown sugar, and warm bourbon in a flaky crust.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked pie crust store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your unbaked pie crust into your 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently to fit the shape. Crimp edges decoratively if desired. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated with the filling mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes. The filling should be set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cover crust edges with foil after 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Remove pie from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack to allow the filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Equipment
- 9-inch Pie Dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush (optional)
- Oven
Notes
- Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans for a different nutty texture.
- Maple syrup or honey can substitute corn syrup for a natural sweetener variation.
- Replace bourbon with extra vanilla extract or apple cider vinegar for a non-alcoholic version.
- Cover crust edges with foil after 30 minutes of baking to prevent burning.
- Store pie covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days; reheat gently in oven.