The Best Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe
This homemade Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe features a flaky crust filled with toasted pecans and a rich, bourbon-spiked custard. The perfect balance of sweet, nutty flavors with a sophisticated twist makes this Southern classic absolutely irresistible. Ready in under 2 hours and serves 8-10.
Print Pin Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 490kcal
Cost: $18.90
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish
- Rolling pin
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
the Crust:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
the Filling:
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2½ cups pecan halves
Instructions
Pie Crust:
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Add ice water gradually until dough forms
- Chill for 1 hour
Filling:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl
- Add corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt
- Mix until well combined
- Stir in pecans
Assembly & Baking:
- Roll out chilled dough and place in pie dish
- Pour filling into crust
- Bake 45-50 minutes until set
- Cool completely before serving
Notes
- Test doneness: Center should be slightly jiggly
- Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly
- Toast pecans beforehand for extra flavor
- Use room temperature ingredients
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.8mg