Bourbon and Orange Pecan Pie

David Prince
Serves 8 Hands-On Time: 10m Total Time: 3hr 45m

Ingredients

  • Basic Flaky Piecrust
  • or 1 store-bought piecrust, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Directions

  1. Set an oven rack in the lowest position and heat oven to 350º F. Place the pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, butter, eggs, bourbon, orange zest, and salt. Stir in the pecans.
  3. Pour the pecan mixture into the crust and bake until the center is set, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
By Kate Merker,  November 2009

Quick Tip

The pie can be prepared and stored at room temperature, loosely covered with foil, for up to 1 day.
 

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