The Hubby is not a dessert eater. This works to the Minions’ and my advantage most of the time. But in the off-chance The Hubs thinks he wants something sweet, I try to sweeten the goodie up for his tastebuds. Hence, the addition of bourbon. It’s not enough to make your gobble-gobble, wibble-wobble, but let’s you know there’s another flavor profile hanging out in this buttery, flaky crust. The slight addition of cinnamon also enhances the spiciness naturally found in the bourbon and enhances the pecans. To enjoy, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
PrintBourbon Pecan Pie & All Butter Crust
Full of nuts, slightly boozy and flaky! This Bourbon Pecan Pie with an All-Butter Crust definitely sounds like the cast of characters at a family feast. Clark?! In all seriousness, this flaky butter crust complements the richness of the pecan, bourbon and cinnamon spiced filling. Top with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream!
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 60 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: One 9-inch Pie 1x
Ingredients
For All Butter Crust:
1–1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt (kosher, table or sea)
1–1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup ice
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
For Bourbon Pecan Pie Filling:
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp. salt (table, kosher, or sea)
3 tbsp. bourbon
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups pecan, coarsely chopped
Instructions
To Prepare All Butter Crust:
Stir the a.p. flour, salt, and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Add the butter pieces and toss to evenly combine with flour mixture. With a pastry cutter, forks or your fingers, cut butter into pea-sized pieces in flour. Be careful to not overwork the butter.
Combine the water, ice and vinegar a bowl. Add 1-2 tablespoons of liquid to flour butter mixture and stir with a spatula. Continue to add liquid in 1-2 tablespoon amounts and stir until dough forms a ball. (Ideally, this should be 4-6 total tablespoons of liquid.) Form into a disk and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour (or more). Roll on a floured surface and place into a 9-inch pie pan. Fill and bake as desired.
To Make Bourbon Pecan Pie Filling:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place the pie pan and pie crust on baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, salt, bourbon and cinnamon. Stir in the pecans. Pour into prepared pie crust.
Bake for 55-60 minutes. The filling will puff around the edges and should jiggle slightly in the center. A knife inserted in the pie’s center should come out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
To store the pie, cover with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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