Unveil the secret to the best Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie this holiday season! Our recipe uses good bourbon, adding an unmistakable hint of elegance to the classic pecan pie filling. Its mouthwatering aroma fills your kitchen, marking the start of an amazing fall season and leading up to a grand Thanksgiving feast. Try it out and let this Texas Pecan Pie become your new all-time favorite. Make the best Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie. Also only use good Bourbon for cooking in this pecan pie filling recipe for the absolute best favor.
We do not cut any corners making this Bourbon Pecan Pie. And we use dark brown sugar, real butter, dark corn syrup and just a splash of good bourbon for cooking to make this pecan pie filling recipe. We did use a store-bought pie crust because this is all about the filling. My all-time favorite pie for fall and Thanksgiving is this Texas Pecan Pie. And we hope you enjoy it also.
Bourbon for cooking:
A great rule of thumb in using bourbon for cooking is to use one that you enjoy drinking. There is much discussion of the proper bourbon, but since you are making this for you and your family, your choice of bourbon should be the one you use in this Texas Pecan Pie. And the ticket is to not use too much or too little. Too little and it doesn’t make a difference and too much can overwhelm and take over the flavor. We believe we have found just the perfect amount in this recipe.
Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie Filling Recipe:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoons of good bourbon
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 9 inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust
- Mixing Bowls
- Mixer
- 9 inch Pie Plate
- Pie protector
How to make this Texas pecan pie filling recipe:
Other Pecan Recipes:
- Mini Southern Pecan Pies
- Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
- Pumpkin Pecan Cake Roll
- Maple Pecan Banana Pecan Bread
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Texas Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark corn syrup Karo
- 2 tablespoons of bourbon
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 9-inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust
Instructions
- Start your Texas Pecan Pie by preheating your oven to 350° F.
- Add the brown sugar and eggs to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the corn syrup, melted butter, salt, bourbon and vanilla.
- Mix the pecan pie filling well using a mixer before adding the pecans.
- Gently stir in the pecans and pour into the prepared pie crust. Place a pie crust protector over the crust of the pie and place it on a cooking sheet.
- Bake on center rack of the oven for 60 to 70 minutes and remove from oven.
- Cool at least for 2 hours on a wire rack before serving. Serve as it or topped with whipped topping.
Nutrition
Update 10/14/2023
Jamie Sherman
Wednesday 4th of November 2015
Pecan pie is one of my faves - I love that you added bourbon! :)
Donna Kissell
Saturday 30th of November 2013
I made two of these for Thanksgiving. They were delicious! I have tried out different recipes over the last couple of years and this is now my go to recipe for pecan pie. Thanks for sharing.
Kelley
Monday 18th of November 2013
This looks great! I have always been scared to try a pecan pie for some reason. Im going to have to give this one a shot! Hubs will love the bourbon addition!
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
Monday 18th of November 2013
I love pecan pie. This recipe looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing
The Tumbleweed Contessa
Sunday 17th of November 2013
Yummy, Evelyn. Thanks for sharing this.
Linda