Best 6 Bourbonbrown Butter Pecan Pie Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the Bourbon Brown Butter Pecan Pie stands as a crown jewel, captivating taste buds with its symphony of flavors. This classic Southern treat combines the rich nuttiness of pecans, the velvety smoothness of brown butter, and the distinctive warmth of bourbon, resulting in a pie that is both comforting and sophisticated. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe guide will lead you step-by-step through the process of creating this irresistible pie, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. From the buttery, flaky crust to the luscious, gooey filling, each element of this pie is crafted with care to deliver a truly exceptional dessert. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a journey of taste and indulgence with the Bourbon Brown Butter Pecan Pie. Alongside the classic recipe, this article also offers variations to suit diverse preferences, including a gluten-free crust option, a vegan filling alternative, and a boozy twist with the addition of bourbon sauce. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this timeless Southern delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROWN BUTTER PECAN PIE



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The nuttiness of a pecan pie is undeniable, but why not play it up a bit by adding brown butter? And my bourbon whipped cream is a whole dessert by itself--but when I pair it with this pie, you know it's going to be a good holiday!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, grated on the large holes of a box grater and frozen
1/3 cup ice water, plus more if needed
1 large egg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups whole pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Whisk together the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Remove the butter from the freezer and work it into the dough by hand, working quickly to keep the butter as cold as possible. (Cold butter flakes are the secret to a flaky crust.) Be sure to leave pea-size butter flecks visible. Slowly pour the ice water into flour mixture. Using your hands, mix until a dough starts to form. Be careful not to overmix. It should appear shaggy but cohesive.
  • Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a 1/4-inch-thick circle, 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough round to a 9-inch pie dish. Press the dough down into the dish. Tuck any overhanging dough back under the rim, using your hands to create a thick outer edge. Use a fork to crimp the edges or your hands to pinch for a more professional look. Place in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the freezer. Using a toothpick or a fork, poke holes in the bottom of the crust. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill the raw pie shell with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake for 15 to 20 minutes until it begins to lightly brown. Remove from the oven and remove the parchment and pie weights.
  • Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush the edges of the crust with the egg wash. Return to the oven and bake until light golden, about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely before filling. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • For the filling: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook the butter, letting it bubble and swirling the pan occasionally, until it browns, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, bourbon and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk in the eggs. Fold in the pecans and salt. Once combined, stir in the brown butter. Pour the filling into the crust.
  • Bake until the pie is golden brown, the filling is set and the internal temperature measures 200 degrees F, 40 to 45 minutes. (Check the pie after 30 minutes and tent the crust with foil if it is browning too quickly.) There should be a slight wiggle to the center of the pie. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the whipped cream: Add the heavy cream to a large chilled bowl. Using an electric hand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip on medium speed until soft, cloud-like peaks form. Turn the mixer speed to low and add the confectioners' sugar and salt. Gently fold in the bourbon.
  • Slice the pie into 8 equal pieces and top each slice with bourbon whipped cream.

BROWN-BUTTER BOURBON PECAN PIE



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In this classic with a twist, the complex flavors of brown butter and bourbon breathe new life into sweet and nutty pecan pie. Traditionalists and modernists alike will appreciate the enhancement of familiar flavors, especially when finished off with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 disk Test Kitchen's Favorite Pâte Brisée
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
2 1/2 cups pecan halves (10 ounces), 1 cup coarsely chopped
Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish; trim, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and crimp as desired. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until dark golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to stop cooking (you should have about 1/4 cup).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, browned butter, eggs, corn syrup, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour filling into pie shell. Starting from outside and working your way in, arrange pecan halves in slightly overlapping concentric circles, covering top of pie.
  • Place a baking sheet on bottom rack of oven, then place pie dish directly on middle rack; bake 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking until center wobbles just slightly when shaken, 40 minutes to 1 hour (if nuts or crust begin browning too quickly, tent with foil). Let cool completely, at least 4 hours, before serving with whipped cream. Pie can be stored, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature up to 1 day.

FAVORITE BOURBON PECAN PIE



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This is a pecan pie you won't want to forget. Bourbon gives this pie its delicious and distinctive flavor.

Provided by BlueEyedBaker

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup light corn syrup
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 cups pecan halves
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep-dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Stir in the corn syrup, eggs, and bourbon; fold in the pecans. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue to bake until the pie is set, about 25 minutes more. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 190.4 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

SOUTHERN BOURBON PECAN PIE



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When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour. We loved the result. -Paul Falduto, Efland, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved; cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, bourbon, vanilla and salt; slowly whisk in sugar mixture. Stir in pecans; pour into crust., Place on a baking sheet. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BOURBON PECAN PIE



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This is a classic and simple recipe given a Southern kick with a little bourbon. The alcohol will evaporate when you bake the pie, and you're left with a richly flavored, gooey dessert, intensely sweet with a baseline of vanilla. You do need both light and dark corn syrup for this - using only one or the other will change the pie's flavor. (Don't let making your own pie crust intimidate you: our pie guide has everything you need to know.)

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (see recipe)
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together eggs, sugar, corn syrups, butter, bourbon, vanilla and salt until well blended.
  • Prick the sides and bottom of the pie shell with a fork at 1/2-inch intervals. Spread the pecans on the bottom and pour the mixture over them. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until just set around the edges but still slightly loose in the center. (It will continue to set as it cools.)
  • Place on a rack to cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 259 milligrams, Sugar 58 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BOURBON-BROWN BUTTER PECAN PIE



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Shortening makes for the flakiest pie crust. But you won't miss the buttery flavor-there's plenty in the filling.

Categories     Bourbon     Dessert     Pecan     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crust:
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
Assembly:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup pure cane syrup (such as Steen's) or dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of ground cinnamon
2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Crust:
  • Whisk salt and 1 1/2 cups flour in a medium bowl. Using a fork, work in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Mix in 2 tablespoons cold water and knead until dough just comes together.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/4" thick. Fold in half, then in half again (so that it's folded into quarters); roll out to a 12" round. Transfer to a 9" pie dish. Lift up edges and let dough slump down into dish. Trim, leaving about 1" overhang. Fold edges under and crimp. Freeze while you make the filling.
  • Assembly:
  • Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat oven to 425°F. Cook butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, then browns, 5-8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, brown sugar, honey, cane syrup, bourbon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until smooth; fold in pecans. Scrape filling into pie crust.
  • Bake pie 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue to bake until crust is golden brown and filling jiggles only slightly in the center, 40-45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let
  • Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use real bourbon, unsalted butter, and fresh pecans for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your pie crust is well-chilled before baking: This will help it keep its shape and prevent it from shrinking.
  • Don't overmix the filling: Overmixing can make the filling tough.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown: This will take about 50-60 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This bourbon brown butter pecan pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of bourbon, brown butter, and pecans gives the pie a rich and complex flavor that is sure to impress your guests. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for a truly indulgent treat.

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