Bourbon Pecan Pie
Source of Recipe
by Marsha, from Buckhead Diner
Recipe Introduction
A perennial favorite at the Buckhead Diner, this pie is delicious served with whipped cream or ice cream.
List of Ingredients
4 c. cake flour
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 1/4 c. (2 1/2 sticks) cold butter, cut into pieces
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 c. plus 2 T. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/4 c. maple syrup
4 eggs
1/4 c. bourbon whiskey
3 c. (1 pound) pecansRecipe
In med bowl, combine the flour and sugar and stir until thoroughly combined. Using a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg until the dough forms a mass. Form into a flattened disc. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 min.
Preheat oven to 350F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry dough out to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Fit the dough into a 10-in. pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges.
In med bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, maple syrup, eggs and bourbon whiskey and mix until thoroughly combined. Pour the nuts into the crust, then pour the filling over. Bake in the preheated oven for approx. 30 min or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is firm. Let cool completely. Cut into wedges to serve.
Makes one 10" pie. Serves 8.
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