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This Pie Is Super Unique
As a child at the Thanksgiving table, I would practically scoff when asked whether I wanted a piece of pumpkin or pecan pie. Obviously pumpkin! Oh, and extra whipped cream, please, so that I could spread it on the top and sides of the entire piece. Sounds ingenious, right?
I used to think all the adults were so odd for choosing something other than pumpkin. And honestly, I don’t even remember when I had my first taste of pecan pie. I’m not going to claim it was an epiphany or a life-changing moment… that’s reserved for coffee. Instead, I’d say it was a moment I realized adults were smart for allowing kids to think pumpkin was the best. Ha!
At its core, pecan pie is made with ingredients that almost every pantry has. And pretty much every good Midwesterner always has a bottle of corn syrup. I feel like I now always need a bit of a disclaimer that corn syrup is not high fructose corn syrup. But, yes, I get the hesitation for its use. It’s a processed item, but not used too often. So why even use it? Well, corn syrup helps provide that iconic gooey, custard-like interior of the pie.
Just like pumpkin, pecan pie needs to jiggle slightly when removed from the oven. A slight jiggle in the center actually helps give that perfect texture when the pie has cooled fully. The gooey interior is prone to lending way to a soggy bottom crust. For years, I had issues with the crust becoming almost wet, soaking in the gooey filling. But once I started par-baking the crust until golden brown, then filling the pie, it came out every time.
Add In Some Chocolate
Pecan pie may be one of the most decadent pies, some say even say it’s cloyingly sweet. While chocolate may not seem like a needed addition… and it totally isn’t… it does add a nice offset to the sweet interior. A high-quality dark chocolate balances out the custard center and gives just the right elevation needed.
Deepen the Flavor With Bourbon
If you want to take it one step further, a little bourbon really finishes the chocolate. Now, if you’re worried, rest assured that just the flavor from the bourbon comes through without a strong alcoholic taste. It really works to enhance the filling and chocolate.
Pecan pie is a once-in-a-while treat, but this pecan pie makes the wait always worth it!
More Pie Recipes
- Classic pumpkin pie
- Blackberry icebox pie
- Peach blackberry pie
- Simple pecan pie
- No-bake pumpkin pie
- Blueberry pie with streusel topping
- No-bake pumpkin pie cheesecake
- Sour cream raisin pie
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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecans (½ cup chopped)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% preferable)
Instructions
- To par-bake the prepared crust, preheat the oven to 375°F. Line the chilled pie shell with parchment and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake until the crust is golden, 12-15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights and continue baking until the bottom of the crust is golden and dry to the touch, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.1 9-inch pie crust
- In a bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, eggs, corn syrup, salt, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 tsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp bourbon, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add in whole pecans and chopped pecans, and stir to combine.1 ½ cups pecans (½ cup chopped)
- Place the chocolate in the bottom of the par-baked pie shell. If using a bar of chocolate, roughly chop before placing it in the bottom of the shell. Pour prepared filling over the chocolate and bake in the 375°F oven until the center jiggles slightly, 45-55 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 6-8 hours before cutting and serving.8 oz dark chocolate (70% preferable)
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Nutrition
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Did you make this? Leave a comment below!
My 60% choc chips did not melt. I used a frozen deep dish pie crust. I will make another tomorrow for family Christmas party, I know 2 days after Thanksgiving. I think I will chop up the chips before pouring in the filling. It was the over all winner at the dessert table. (I cut them in slivers so everyone could try it. (20 slivers) thx
I would like to know more about the dish you put under your pie to bake, that is pure genius! Thank you.
Did you find the name of the pie drip pan? I tried Amazon and Chicago Metal and did not find the one he used.
what do you call the special pan you placed the pie on with the hole in the middle
Hello Kaleb,
Thank you for doing what you do. I have learned so much from your videos and appreciate your humbleness.
Question, you use a pie catcher pan with a whole in the center with a red ring around it. May I ask where you purchased it from, would like to order one.
Thank you
Deliciousness!!!!! My 3 favorite things!! Pecan pie, chocolate and bourbon.
Must be a Midwest thing, but it is so good together!
Made this pie today to take to
My daughters home for Thanksgiving. I also have an Ambrosia fruit salad.
I am headed to bed early.
OMG I headed to bed early too after that pie put me over the top. So good
I’m making it again today for tomorrow (I used frozen deep dish and chips didn’t melt, will be chopping them today
Would like recipe for dinner rolls
Love everything you make or do! So refreshing to have some one as downtown earth, friendly, organized and full of know,edge to follow and learn things! Thank you for all you do for all of Us! ❤️
You are a fantastic cook. I have made your moms meatloaf and it was a hit. Much love to kip also. Keep on shining