Bourbon Pie

LinMarie's Note:

This recipe was handed down to me by my mother, who got it from my sister. It is very rich, very very tasty and admired by all.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 6 hrs
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 pint whipping cream
• 1 (1 small) package of knox gelatin
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 baked deep dish pie shell
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup hot water
• 1⁄3; cup Bourbon (Jim Bean)

Directions:

1. Spearate and mix 5 egg yolks until light yellow.
2. Continue beating, gradually adding 3/4 cup of sugar.
3. Dissolve Knox Gelatin in 1/4 cup boiling water and add to egg mixture.
4. "Becareful not to let gelatin mixture cool before adding to egg mixture.
5. I can't stress, this is a critical step to making this pie"!
6. Add 1/3 cup Bourbon, continuing to beat.
7. In separate bowl, beat whipping cream to equal to 2 cups.
8. Add to mixture and continue to beat.
9. Pour mixture in baked pie shell.
10. **Optional - Sprinkle pie with nutmeg.
11. Place in refrigerator and let set for 6 hours.
12. Cut into thin slices and ENJOY.