Whiskey Pecan Pie
Embrace the joy of the holiday season with the perfect blend of Southern charm and festive flavors in Whiskey Pecan Pie. Enjoy the sweet, buttery goodness of traditional pecan pie with a delightful hint of whiskey or bourbon's warmth and complexity. It's an ideal treat for Fall and Thanksgiving festivities and Christmas celebration.
Servings 8 slices
Calories 527kcal
Cost $7
Equipment
- Oven, whisk or electric beaters
Ingredients
Whiskey Pecan Pie Crust
- 1 9 inch unbaked frozen pie crust
Whiskey Pecan Pie
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark) Karo® or other brand
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons whiskey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups pecan halves or pieces
- 1 cup whipped cream topping or ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, whiskey, vanilla and salt using a spoon or a rubber spatula.
- Stir in pecans.
- Pour the mixture into pie crust.
- Bake on center rack of oven for 55-70 minutes or until the center has just a slight jiggle but the edges are stable and set.
- Note: If piecrust is over-browning, cover edges with foil.
- Cool completely on wire rack before slicing.
- Optional: Add whipped cream topping or ice cream. Pre-soak ⅓ of pecans in whiskey and layer on top of whiskey pecan pie. Lightly sprinkle white sugar on top.
Notes
Whiskey Brands for Whiskey Pecan Pie:
- Jack Daniel's
- Maker's Mark
- Jim Beam
- Wild Turkey
- Bulleit
- Woodford Reserve
- Evan Williams
- Knob Creek
- Buffalo Trace
- Four Roses
- Best Bourbons
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg