Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie: 1 Glorious Slice
This recipe elevates a classic pecan pie with the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter and a hint of bourbon for a truly decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a nutty brown color and smells fragrant. This is browned butter. Remove from heat immediately.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and bourbon until well combined.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and salt.
- Stir in the pecan halves.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is mostly set but still slightly jiggly. The crust should be golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Browning butter requires attention; watch it closely to prevent burning.
- Bourbon can be substituted with rum or omitted if preferred.
- For a smoother filling, you can lightly toast the pecan halves before adding them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
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