Description
A rich and decadent Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie featuring a buttery, nutty filling infused with bourbon and topped with crunchy pecan halves in a flaky pie crust. This classic dessert is perfect for holiday celebrations or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the butter turns a rich golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a heatproof bowl to prevent further cooking.
- Combine Sugar and Butter: In a large bowl, mix the browned butter, light brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the light corn syrup, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the filling is smooth.
- Incorporate Bourbon: Add the bourbon to the filling and mix to combine evenly.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Arrange the pecan halves evenly over the bottom of the unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
- Pour Filling: Pour the prepared filling mixture evenly over the pecan halves in the pie crust.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. This cooling step allows the filling to set properly for clean slicing.
Notes
- Be careful when browning butter to avoid burning it; remove it from heat as soon as it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- If the pie crust edges brown too fast during baking, tent with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Allow the pie to cool fully before slicing to ensure the filling sets well.
- You can substitute bourbon with whiskey or omit it entirely for a non-alcoholic version.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie, pecan pie, bourbon pie, dessert, holiday pie, southern dessert, nutty pie
