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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.