chewy natchez bourbon-pecan pie

3 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Sep 9, 2024

I'm from the South, and pecans are plentiful. We also like bourbon. Even producing it in a dry county!

prep time 35 Min
cook time 2 Hr 50 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 9-inch pie crust (I use refrigerated)

How To Make chewy natchez bourbon-pecan pie

  • Step 1
    Combine the ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well. Pour the mixture into the 9-inch pastry shell.
  • Step 2
    Bake at 225 degrees F for 2 1/2 hours. (This is not a typo.)
  • Step 3
    Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until set. Watch carefully in the last few minutes for the pie to set. Remove from oven.
  • Step 4
    Cool on a wire rack.

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Category: Pies
Keyword: #pecan
Keyword: #bourbon
Keyword: #pecan pie
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #pie
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Sugar

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