"This pie has a mellow bourbon flavor that's not too strong and not too sweet. And it is easy, crunchy and chewy—just what you want in a pecan pie. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces toasted pecan halves, divided
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 cup dark corn syrup
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup bourbon
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
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Vanilla ice cream, optional