Description
Elevate your dessert game with this Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie. It features a rich, nutty filling enhanced with the warm flavors of browned butter and a splash of bourbon, all nestled in a flaky crust. It’s a sophisticated twist on a beloved classic that’s perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a truly decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a rich golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat immediately and pour into a heatproof bowl to stop the cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add the corn syrup, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the bourbon.
- Arrange the pecan halves evenly in the unbaked pie crust.
- Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.
Notes
- To brown butter, watch it closely as it can burn quickly. The milk solids at the bottom of the pan should turn a deep amber color.
- Ensure your eggs are lightly beaten before adding them to prevent scrambling.
- If you don’t have bourbon, you can substitute it with dark rum or omit it and add an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- For a richer flavor, you can toast the pecan halves lightly before adding them to the pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg