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Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

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This Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie is a festive holiday dessert featuring rich maple syrup, smoky bourbon, and buttery toasted pecans in a flaky crust. It’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A dark amber)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple cider/omit for alcohol-free)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecan halves (toasted recommended)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra toasted pecans (optional, for garnish)
  • Powdered sugar, sifted (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a rack in the lower third of the oven.
  2. If using homemade dough, roll out to a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan, trim and crimp edges. Chill crust while preparing filling.
  3. Optional: Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes until fragrant. Cool.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Add melted butter, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt; whisk until just combined.
  6. Fold in toasted pecan halves, reserving a handful for decorative topping.
  7. Pour filling into chilled pie crust. Arrange reserved pecans decoratively on top.
  8. Place pie on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes until filling is set but slightly wobbly in the center. Tent crust with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Transfer pie to a cooling rack and cool completely for at least 2-3 hours before slicing.
  10. Slice and serve with whipped cream and extra pecans if desired.

Notes

Toast pecans for extra flavor and crunch. Tent crust with foil if browning too quickly. Let pie cool completely before slicing for clean wedges. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free crust. Bourbon can be omitted or substituted with apple cider for alcohol-free version. Pie can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.

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