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Perfect Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

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A rich and comforting pecan pie featuring pure maple syrup and a splash of bourbon for a warm, mellow twist. This easy homemade dessert balances sweetness and depth with a flaky crust and toasted pecans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup good-quality bourbon
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center to ensure even baking.
  2. Toast the pecans by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Let cool.
  3. Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to fit snugly and trimming any excess. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust. Evenly scatter the toasted pecans on top, pressing them down gently so they stick to the filling.
  6. Bake the pie on the middle rack for 50-60 minutes. Check at 45 minutes; the edges should be set but the center should jiggle slightly when shaken gently.
  7. If the crust browns too quickly, tent the edges with foil to prevent burning.
  8. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to firm up.

Notes

Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Use real pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for best taste and texture. Chill the crust before filling to prevent shrinking. Watch baking time closely to keep the filling gooey but set. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Cool pie completely before slicing for clean pieces.

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