Simple Pecan Pie
There's nothing quite like a classic pecan pie for Thanksgiving! This recipe has an optional addition of bourbon, which makes it a flavorful dessert for the holiday!
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 recipe pie crust
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups pecans (½ cup chopped coarsely)
Instructions
- Mix together sugar and butter. Add eggs and flour. Mix to combine. Add salt, vanilla, bourbon (if desired), and maple syrup and whisk together.½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional), 1 cup maple syrup
- Fold in pecans and pour into prepared 9-inch pie shell.1 ½ cups pecans (½ cup chopped coarsely), 1 recipe pie crust
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 45-60 minutes until the middle just slightly jiggles and the edges are set. If crust starts to get too dark cover, with crust cover or tin foil.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 615kcal