Maple-Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Glaze
A Southern classic featuring toasted pecans in a rich maple-bourbon filling, finished with a glossy whiskey-infused glaze. This Southern-inspired recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, layers Pecans, Pure maple syrup, Brown 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 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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
- 1.5 cups Pecans
- 1/2 cup Pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Bourbon
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) Pie crust
- 1 tbsp Whiskey
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
- Step 2: Whisk together 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp bourbon, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Step 3: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, then sprinkle toasted pecans evenly over the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden brown.
- Step 4: Let cool completely, then drizzle with a mixture of 1 tbsp bourbon and 1 tbsp whiskey for a glossy finish. Chill for 2 hours before slicing.
