Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie
Get ready to elevate your holiday dessert game with this Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie! This rich, indulgent recipe combines the classic sweetness of pecan pie with a splash of good bourbon, adding a touch of elegance and depth to every bite. Perfect for fall gatherings or your Thanksgiving feast, this easy-to-make pie fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and is sure to become a family favorite.
Unveil the secret to the best Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie this holiday season! Our recipe uses good bourbon, adding an unmistakable hint of elegance to the classic pecan pie filling. Its mouthwatering aroma fills your kitchen, marking the start of an amazing fall season and leading up to a grand Thanksgiving feast. Try it out and let this Texas Pecan Pie become your new all-time favorite. Make the best Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie
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You’ll love making this Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie for its irresistible combination of rich, nutty flavors and elegant simplicity, perfect for elevating your holiday gatherings. The recipe’s use of high-quality bourbon adds a sophisticated depth to the classic pecan pie, enhancing the sweet, caramel-like filling with a subtle warmth that’s sure to impress guests. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a few steps and a store-bought crust, making it ideal for busy fall schedules. The pie’s versatility—delicious on its own or with whipped topping—along with its crowd-pleasing appeal, as evidenced by glowing reviews, makes it a must-have for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion. Plus, the mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen while baking creates a cozy, festive atmosphere that celebrates the best of Texas fall traditions.
Bourbon for cooking:
When cooking with bourbon, a good guideline is to choose one you’d happily sip. While there’s plenty of debate about the “right” bourbon, pick one that suits your and your family’s taste for this Texas Pecan Pie. The key is balance—too little bourbon won’t add enough flavor, while too much can dominate the dish. We’ve perfected the amount in this recipe for just the right touch.
Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie Filling Recipe:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoons of good bourbon
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 9 inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust
Equipment Needed:
- Mixing Bowls
- Mixer
- 9 inch Pie Plate
- Pie protector
🥣 Recipe Tips
- Choose Quality Bourbon: Select a bourbon you enjoy drinking, as its flavor significantly impacts the pie. As the recipe suggests, 2 tablespoons is the perfect amount to add a subtle, elegant note without overpowering the pecan filling. Avoid using too much to maintain the balance of flavors.
- Prevent a Soggy Crust: To ensure a crisp pie crust, use a pie crust protector or aluminum foil to shield the edges during baking, as directed. Additionally, consider blind-baking the store-bought crust for 5-7 minutes at 350°F before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
- Check for Doneness: Start checking the pie around the 60-minute mark to avoid overbaking. The center should be set but slightly jiggly when gently shaken. If it’s not set, continue baking but check every 5 minutes to achieve the perfect texture, then cool for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to firm up.
How to make this Texas pecan pie filling recipe:
Start your Texas Pecan Pie by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F and Add the brown sugar and eggs to a large mixing bowl.
Mix in the corn syrup, melted butter, salt, bourbon and vanilla.
Mix the pecan pie filling well using a mixer before adding the pecans.
Gently stir in the pecans and pour into the prepared pie crust. Place a pie crust protector over the crust o the pie and place it on a cooking sheet. Bake on center rack of the oven for 60 to 70 minutes and remove from oven.
Cool at least for 2 hours on a wire rack before serving. Serve as it or topped with whipped topping. Celebrating fall in Texas is even more special with the best Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie! This recipe includes fine bourbon that takes the pie to another level.
This Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie is a holiday must-have in your home! The bourbon’s subtle warmth perfectly complements the sweet, nutty filling, creating a pie that’s as elegant as it is comforting. Easy to whip up with a store-bought crust, it delivers big on flavor. This recipe is a true Texas treasure.
🥣 Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark corn syrup Karo
- 2 tablespoons of bourbon
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 9-inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust
Instructions
- Start your Texas Pecan Pie by preheating your oven to 350° F.
- Add the brown sugar and eggs to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the corn syrup, melted butter, salt, bourbon and vanilla.
- Mix the pecan pie filling well using a mixer before adding the pecans.
- Gently stir in the pecans and pour into the prepared pie crust. Place a pie crust protector over the crust of the pie and place it on a cooking sheet.
- Bake on center rack of the oven for 60 to 70 minutes and remove from oven.
- Cool at least for 2 hours on a wire rack before serving. Serve as it or topped with whipped topping.
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That does look delicious! I always make a pecan pie for my daughter's father-in-law for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've wanted to try an extra special pie like yours but I don't know if I can get away with it — think I should try!
Evelyn; You Wicked Woman!!!! "Fork over ALL Pecans Now!!!!!" ;-P
When you and Hubby are in the RV, I am coming to pick all Nuts left!!!!! ;-P
Thank-You for such a nice and Yummy Holiday Recipe!! 🙂
Your pecan pie loos wonderful. Must admit I'm a little envious of your ready access to pecans as they cost a small fortune in my part of the world.
Evelyn, your pie looks absolutely delicious! I am a tiny bit envious of your wonderful pecans and I'll just bet this pie tastes amazing! Thanks for sharing and hope you have a happy Tuesday!
I haven't ever made a pecan pie, but the addition of bourbon sounds wonderful! I would love it if you could share this at the what i am eating link up http://www.townsend-house.com/2013/11/what-i-am-eating_8.html
That looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays. Have a great day!
Oh Evelyn, This is my daughter-in-laws favorite pie. Maybe I'd get brownie points if I made this for her. Pinning for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for sharing />Hugs, my friend,
This looks and sounds so good!! My favorite pie is Pecan Pie!! =)
Im pinning to save your recipe!
Do you know how much I love pecan pie? As much as I look forward to tomatoes in the summer, I'm even more fanatic about pecans (specifically pecan pie). Sadly, my tree produces every other year…and this is an off year. Sadness!
Thank you for teasing me. I mean linking!
Hi Evelyn, this pie look amazing if only I could just taste it RIGHT NOW! This recipe looks easy and TFS! Enjoy the rest of the week. Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Evelyn,
Oh this looks dangerously tempting to bake this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
I love pecan pie. I bet the bourbon adds a wonderful flavor! Thanks so much for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Mmm, looks delicious! Pinning, and thanks so much for sharing it
Evenly,
This looks like a delicious pie that we would just love. Thank you so much for taking the time during this busy season to share your wonderful post. Have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Now this is my kind of pie!! I love pecan pie, and we know I love adding booze to my baking. Have a wonderful week!! 🙂
Fabulous pie, I don't have bourbon but I suspect brandy would work just as well. Cheers
Yummy, Evelyn. Thanks for sharing this.
Linda
I love pecan pie. This recipe looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing
This looks great! I have always been scared to try a pecan pie for some reason. Im going to have to give this one a shot! Hubs will love the bourbon addition!
I made two of these for Thanksgiving. They were delicious! I have tried out different recipes over the last couple of years and this is now my go to recipe for pecan pie. Thanks for sharing.
Pecan pie is one of my faves – I love that you added bourbon! 🙂
Delicious! Received so many compliments!