Bourbon Pecan Pie
A classic Southern dessert with a buttery crust, gooey bourbon-spiked filling, and toasted pecans. This showstopper comes together in one bowl and bakes to golden perfection.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 crust store-bought unbaked pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 whole eggs
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Set the oven to 350°F and wait for the heating indicator light or beep to signal it is ready, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and press it gently against the bottom and sides so it fits snugly with no gaps or air pockets.
- 3
Scatter the pecan halves evenly across the bottom of the crust in a single layer, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- 4
Place the butter into a medium bowl and microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each burst, until fully melted and pourable, about 40 seconds total.
- 5
Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and stir vigorously with a spoon until the sugar dissolves and the mixture looks smooth and uniform, about 60 seconds.
- 6
Crack the eggs into the bowl one at a time, stirring well after each egg is added, until the mixture is evenly combined with no visible streaks of white.
- 7
Pour the bourbon into the bowl and stir until no difference in color remains in the mixture, about 30 seconds.
- 8
Sprinkle the salt into the bowl and stir until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- 9
Pour the filling mixture slowly over the pecans in the crust, distributing it evenly so the nuts are submerged but visible beneath the surface.
- 10
Slide the pie into the center of the oven and bake uncovered until the filling is set around the edges but the center still jiggles slightly when you gently shake the pie, 35–40 minutes.
- 11
Remove the pie from the oven using oven mitts and set it on a heat-safe surface to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, before slicing and serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch pie dish
- medium mixing bowl
- microwave
- spoon
- oven mitts
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