Best Pecan Pie

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Best Pecan Pie

Orange bourbon pecan pie is a rich, decadent dessert that combines the tangy zest of orange, the warm depth of bourbon, and the nutty sweetness of pecans in a flaky, buttery crust, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 premade pie crust
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 cups pecans whole or chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
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Instructions

  1. Set separate racks in the center and lower third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights.
  2. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven and lift sides of the parchment paper to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  5. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet and place them in the oven, bake for 10 minutes, tossing halfway till pecans are toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  6. While the crust is baking make the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stirring constantly, continue to boil for 1 minute.
  7. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts, bourbon, and the vanilla. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. (If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to warm through.)
  8. Whisk the beaten eggs and orange zest into the filling until smooth. Put the pie shell on a sheet pan and pour the filling into the crust.
  9. Bake on the lower oven rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, about 40 to 45 minutes. (If the edges get very dark, cover them with aluminum foil half way during baking.) Cool on a rack. Serve slightly warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 322IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 322IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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