Bourbon-Brown Butter Pecan Pie
Bourbon-Brown Butter Pecan Pie is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk salt and 1 1/2 cups flour in a medium bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk salt and 1 1/2 cups flour in a medium bowl.
Using a fork, work in shortening until mixture is crumbly.
Mix in 2 tablespoons cold water and knead until dough just comes together.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/4" thick.
Fold in half, then in half again (so that it's folded into quarters); roll out to a 12" round.
Transfer to a 9" pie dish.
Lift up edges and let dough slump down into dish.
Trim, leaving about 1" overhang.
Fold edges under and crimp.
Freeze while you make the filling.
Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat oven to 425°F.
Cook butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, then browns, 5-8 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly.
Whisk in eggs, brown sugar, honey, cane syrup, bourbon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until smooth; fold in pecans.
Scrape filling into pie crust.
Bake pie 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue to bake until crust is golden brown and filling jiggles only slightly in the center, 40-45 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack; let.
Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.