BOURBON AND ORANGE PECAN PIE

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This pie is truly decadent, sinful, rich, to-die-for. The name says it all! Recipe & photo: Realsimple.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9" pie crust
1 c light corn syrup
3/4 c packed light brown sugar
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
2 Tbsp bourbon (or 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract)
1/2 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 tsp salt
2 c pecan halves

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, butter, eggs, bourbon, orange zest, and salt. Mix in the pecans.
  • 2. Pour the pecan mixture into the pie crust. Set an oven rack on the lowest position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Place the pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • 3. Bake until the center is set, about 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely to room temperature before serving. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • 4. This pie can be made up to one day in advance and stored, loosely covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature.

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