Foryoueats: Bourbon Pecan Pie

Foryoueats: Bourbon Pecan Pie

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This Bourbon Pecan Pie is a decadent dessert featuring a flaky crust and a rich, gooey filling with a hint of bourbon. Topped with unsweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this pie is perfect...

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Ingredients

  • For the Crust:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled with a knife
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, sliced into ¼-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons very cold vegetable shortening, in 3 pieces
  • 4 tablespoons very cold water
  • For the Filling:
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup golden syrup (such as Lyle’s or King)
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional but highly recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups pecan halves (coarsely chop half of them, and leave the rest whole)
  • Unsweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

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