Bourbon-Pecan Crust Apple Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A classic apple pie with a rich bourbon-spiked pecan crust and tender cinnamon-spiced filling, baked to golden perfection. This American recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3-4 tbsp ice water
• 6 cups Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp bourbon
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). For crust: Pulse 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor. Add 1/2 cup cubed cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Add 3-4 tbsp ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough forms a ball. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Roll dough into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges and crimp.
3. Step 3: Toss 6 cups sliced apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 2 tbsp bourbon in a bowl. Let sit 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour apple mixture into crust, sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and dot with 1 tbsp butter.
5. Step 5: Bake for 55 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Cool for 2 hours before slicing.