Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie

Submitted by Teresa in Charleston

"Paula Deen's Recipe. This is so simple and delicious. The bourbon gives the pie such a rich flavor. It's my husbands favorite pie of all time!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup dark corn syrup
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 cups pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons good-quality Bourbon
• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells, unbaked

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar and melted butter.
3. Add the corn syrup, eggs, pecans, and bourbon, & stir until all ingredients are combined.
4. Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell, and place on a heavy-duty cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 10 minutes and lower the temperature to 350 degrees and continue to bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the pie is set.
6. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.