Southern Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie, A Holiday Favorite

This time of the year is the best time for baking all kinds of delicious desserts and there is nothing better than pecan pie, which is a southern favorite especially here in Louisiana. This easy to make recipe is even better with the addition of maple syrup and bourbon to take that classic pecan pie recipe up a tasty notch.

Photo byA Southern Soul

Ingredients-

Pie Crust:

• 1/2 cup of shortening
• 1 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of water

Pie Filling:

• 1/4 cup of bourbon (bourbon or vanilla extract can also be used instead)
• 1 1/2 cups of sliced pecans
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup of maple syrup
• 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup of light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of butter, melted
• Cool Whip for topping

Directions-

Pie Crust:

• Combine flour, shortening, salt, and water, using the paddle attachment or a large fork, until all ingredients are blended. Be careful to not overwork the dough.
• Roll out pie crust and pie in pie plate.

Pie Filling:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the bourbon and pecans, stirring until pecans are coated with bourbon and can marinade while making the filling, set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are completely combined together.
• Add in maple syrup, both sugars, butter and vanilla.
• Whisk together until fully combined.
• Fold in pecan mix until the filling is well combined.
• Pour the filling over the prepared pie crust.
• Bake for about 30 minutes.
• Pie filling will set once it has cooled.
• Cool the pie for about 3 hours, serve and enjoy!