Best 8 Favorite Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and boozy flavors with our delectable Bourbon Pecan Pie. This classic Southern dessert features a flaky, buttery crust encasing a luscious filling of plump pecans, rich brown sugar, and a hint of aromatic bourbon. Experience a symphony of textures and tastes as you savor each bite.

This article presents two exceptional Bourbon Pecan Pie recipes to satisfy your cravings. The first recipe is a traditional version that showcases the classic flavors of this iconic pie. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist with the addition of chocolate chips, creating a decadent and irresistible treat. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips to ensure a perfect pie every time.

Whether you prefer the traditional approach or crave a chocolatey indulgence, these Bourbon Pecan Pie recipes promise an unforgettable dessert experience. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

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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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9-inch) deep-dish frozen pie shell
3 eggs
5 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup caramel sauce
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the frozen pie shell onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, butter and brown sugar with a hand-held mixer until completely incorporated. Add the brown sugar, caramel sauce, bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in the pecans. Pour the filling into the pie shell. Bake until just set in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 1 hour before slicing.

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-FLAVORED PECAN PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
Cooking spray
1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (half of a 15-ounce package)
1 cup pecan pieces
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Stir the sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar melts. Remove from heat. Add the butter and let melt, slowly stirring with a rubber spatula to keep the mixture from getting foamy. Gently stir in the vanilla, bourbon and salt.
  • Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually add the sugar mixture, whisking until incorporated.
  • Lightly mist four 4-inch individual pie pans with cooking spray. Unfold the pie dough and cut into quarters; press each piece into a pan and crimp the edges with your fingers. Place on a baking sheet. Divide the pecans evenly among the pie shells and pour the filling on top.
  • Bake the pies until golden and firm, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, then carefully remove from the pans. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

BOURBON PECAN PIE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 6h

Yield 1 pie; 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
3 1/2 ounces pecan halves or pieces
6 ounces all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons ice water
2 tablespoons bourbon, chilled
3 large eggs
3 1/2 ounces sugar
6 ounces golden syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces Spiced Pecans, recipe follows, coarsely chop 6 ounces and leave the remaining 2 ounces whole
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
1 pound pecan halves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • To make the crust: Chill the butter in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Pulse the pecans 6 to 7 times in a food processor or until finely ground. Add the flour and salt, and pulse an additional 4 to 5 times. Add the butter and pulse 6 to 7 times, until the texture looks mealy. Remove the lid of the food processor, add the water and bourbon, and pulse 5 to 6 times until the mixture holds together when squeezed and feels like dough. Transfer the dough to a gallon-sized zip-top bag, squeeze together until it forms a ball, then press into a rounded disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • To assemble and bake the pie: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk the eggs, sugar, golden syrup, butter, bourbon, vanilla and salt together until combined. Set aside.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Cut along two sides of the zip-top bag, open the bag to expose the dough and sprinkle both sides very lightly with flour. Cover with the bag and roll out with a rolling pin to an 11-inch circle. Open the bag again, and sprinkle the top of the dough with flour. Place the dough into a 9 1/2 to 10-inch tart pan that is 2 inches deep. Gently press the dough into the sides of the pan, crimping and trimming the edges as necessary.
  • Evenly sprinkle the 6 ounces of chopped pecans in the crust and pour the filling on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Place the remaining 2 ounces of whole pecans in a border on the edge of the filling. Bake 10 minutes, until the center of the pie should reach 200 degrees F, and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a cooling rack to room temperature before serving, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the spice mixture and stir to combine. Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheet pan and separate them with a fork or spatula. Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage. Can be stored for up to 3 weeks. Yield: 1 pound.

BOURBON-KISSED PECAN PIE



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This rich pie is always on our Thanksgiving dessert table. Find more of my recipes on my blog, A Southern Grace.-Grace Mannon, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon bourbon
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter and bourbon until blended. Stir in chocolate chips, 1 cup coconut and pecans. Pour into pastry shell; sprinkle with remaining coconut., Bake 45-50 minutes or until filling is set and coconut is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; serve or refrigerate within 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY BOURBON PECAN PIE



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This pie has a mellow bourbon flavor that's not too strong and not too sweet. And it is easy, crunchy and chewy-just what you want in a pecan pie. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces toasted pecan halves, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse half the pecans until coarsely chopped; reserve remaining pecans. Combine eggs and sugars until well mixed. Add next 5 ingredients and chopped pecans., Unroll crust into a 9-in. metal pie plate; flute edge. Pour filling into crust. Arrange reserved pecan halves over filling. Place filled pie in freezer for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 425°. Bake until crust is set, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; continue baking until pie is puffed and set in the middle, about 1 hour (tent loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning). Cool. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 41g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BOURBON PECAN PIE



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No you can't taste the vinegar--it just tames the over-the-top sweetness of the typical pecan pie. The bourbon? Well it's just plain good!

Provided by jrbuilta

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1 ½ tablespoons half-and-half
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pecan halves or pieces
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Mix in brown sugar. Add corn syrup and mix. Add butter, bourbon, half-and-half, vinegar, flour, and salt and beat until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Toast pecans in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Place evenly in the pie crust. Pour filling mixture over. Do not overfill; you may have a little left over. Place pie on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 25 minutes more. Cover the edges of the crust with foil to prevent overbrowning if desired. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 247.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

Tips:

  • To make the pecan pie filling, start by whisking together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Then, stir in the melted butter and corn syrup. Finally, fold in the chopped pecans.
  • When pouring the filling into the pie crust, be sure to leave at least 1 inch of space around the edges. This will prevent the filling from bubbling over during baking.
  • Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

Bourbon pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, buttery filling and crunchy pecan topping, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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