Bourbon Pecan Pie

Nutty, rich, caramel-gooey goodness is what this pie is all about! In this recipe, the pie is splashed with bourbon for extra flavor, but you can also omit this step. You can also make it with other types of nuts, such as walnuts or other tree nuts. The pecan pie is made with the All-Butter Pie Crust recipe, with included tips on how to roll out and flute a single pie crust, and how to parbake—or partially bake—a pie crust.

Add <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a large bowl

Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and mix

Add <quantity>225<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cold, cubed butter

Quickly cut the butter into the flour mixture until pearl size beads are formed

Add <quantity>100<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of cold water, <quantity>50<unit>ml</unit></quantity> at a time. Stir to incorporate

Quickly and firmly knead the dough until it comes together. Divide into two equal pieces and form two balls

Wrap each ball in cling film and flatten slightly

Refrigerate for at least 30m until chilled and smooth

The all-butter pie crust is now ready

Preheat the oven to <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature>

Generously dust a clean surface with all-purpose flour and place the dough on it. Roll out the dough, working from the center outward until you reach the desired size and thickness

Fold the dough in half, then in quarters. Place it in a round pan, with the pointed tip in the center. Unfold it, making sure it is well centered

Roll the edges of the overhang dough inward, creating a “tube” of dough along the edge of the pan. Drop your thumbs to the outside of the pie pan and press the rolled dough onto the sides using your fingers to seal it

Crimp the edge of the pie by pressing it between your first finger and thumb on one hand and your first finger on the other. Press firmly to keep the shape intact

Make an egg wash by placing <quantity>1</quantity> egg and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of water in a small bowl. Whisk to combine

Brush the edges and sides of the crust

Line the crust with a double layer of parchment paper and cover it with dried beans or baking weights. Spread the weights well to support the edges

Bake the pie crust for 15m or until dry and just barely golden

Remove the weight and let to cool down before filling it

The Par-Baked crust is ready

Preheat the oven to <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature>

Chop <quantity>175<unit>g</unit></quantity> of pecans and reserve a few halves to garnish

Add <quantity>200<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of corn syrup and <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of muscovado sugar to a bowl

Add <quantity>75<unit>g</unit></quantity> of melted butter and <quantity>4</quantity> lightly whisked eggs

Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of vanilla extract

Add <quantity>4<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of bourbon

Whisk all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined and smooth

Place the chopped pecans in the Parbaked Crust, distributing them evenly

Pour the filling over the pecans

Garnish with the reserved pecan halves on top, making a circle

Place the pie in the oven and bake for 35-40m or until the filling is set but still slightly wiggly in the middle

Let it cool down completely. The bourbon pecan pie is ready

Serve at room temperature and delight yourself with this delicacy. Enjoy!

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