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Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie is a decadent twist on a classic dessert, featuring the rich flavor of nutty brown butter combined with the warmth of bourbon and the crunch of toasted pecans. With a flaky unbaked pie crust and a silky, caramel-like filling, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as the butter cooks until it turns a rich golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma. Immediately remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl to halt cooking.
  3. Mix Sugar and Salt: In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, light brown sugar, and salt, stirring until the mixture is thoroughly mixed.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the light corn syrup, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk everything together until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Incorporate Bourbon: Stir in the bourbon evenly to enhance the filling’s depth of flavor.
  6. Prepare the Pie Crust: Arrange the pecan halves evenly over the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, ensuring a uniform layer.
  7. Pour Filling: Carefully pour the prepared filling mixture over the pecans in the pie crust, distributing it evenly.
  8. Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust achieves a golden brown color. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.
  9. Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This cooling step ensures the filling sets properly for clean slices.

Notes

  • Use a heatproof bowl when transferring browned butter to stop cooking immediately and avoid burning.
  • Cover pie crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly during baking.
  • Allow pie to cool completely before slicing for best texture and filling consistency.
  • Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that enhances the traditional pecan pie filling.
  • You can substitute bourbon with whiskey or omit it for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: brown butter pecan pie, bourbon pecan pie, pecan pie recipe, holiday desserts, southern desserts, baked pie, nutty dessert

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