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Best Deep Dish Pecan Pie Recipe Ever

This is my best pecan pie recipe. This is an easy pecan pie recipe, yet my best tasting pie recipe by far. The combination of toasted pecans (don't leave that step out), dark corn syrup, brown sugar, and bourbon creates a delicious traditional southern style pecan pie that everyone will be talking about.This pecan pie recipe is dark, rich, yummy, and oh so easy to make.

Pecan pie is a beloved classic dessert in the south. There are many different variations to the classic pecan pie recipe. All use a sweetener and pecans and have few ingredients, but those few ingredients and their proportions vary greatly from recipe to recipe. This traditional pecan pie recipe is great for Holidays and special occasions, but it is so simple that you can make it on the spur of the moment for a family treat. My family especially enjoys pecan pie as much on a plain old Tuesday as they do during the Holidays.

If you use my recipe, be sure to stop back by and let me know if you agree it's the best pecan pie recipe ever.

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About My Best Pecan Recipe
My Best Pecan Pie Recipe Ever
Pecan Pie Photos
More Pecan Pie Recipes
More Great Pecan Pie Recipes
Specialty Pecan Pie Recipes
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About My Best Pecan Recipe

I created this recipe through trial and error by combining my favorite parts of various recipes. I'm a southern girl and think a good pecan pie should be a rich dark brown. That means I like pecan pie recipes that have dark brown sugar and dark corn syrup. To create a rich pie that will keep people talking you need a hint of bourbon and lots of butter. Finally, the biggest tip is to toast your pecans before adding them to the pie. This releases their flavor.

My Best Pecan Pie Recipe Ever

Simply the best dark brown sugar pecan pie recipe ever

This bourbon pecan recipe is my absolute favorite. It isn't a specialty pecan pie, like a chocolate one or one with cream cheese. Instead, it's a traditional southern pecan pie recipe, but don't let its simplicity fool you. This makes a really good pie that you will be proud to serve at any get together or celebration.

Ingredients

1 frozen deep dish pie shell
1 cup dark brown sugar
6 Tablespoons salted butter melted
3 extra large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 Tablespoon of bourbon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 and 1/2 cups pecans coarsely chopped

Instructions

First, you must prepare the pecans. Preheat the oven to 350F. Put the pecans in a baking dish (I like to use Corningware). Place them in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, stirring the pecans half way through. The purpose of this is to toast the pecans, which helps release their flavor. Take them out of the oven and allow to cool for 10 to minutes. T

In a large bowl cream the brown sugar and melted butter together. Next, using a metal whisk, beat in the eggs one at a time. Now add the vanilla, dark corn syrup, bourbon, and spices.

Spread 1 cup of pecans on the bottom of the uncooked pie shell. Pour the pie filling over the top. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of pecans on top.

Bake at 350F for 55 minutes or until done. Enjoy! =)

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Specialty Pecan Pie Recipes

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My Best Pecan Pie Recipe is a basic southern pecan pie, but if you're looking for something fancier from a chocolate pecan pie to a special one with a cream cheese bottom, you will find it in the links below.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe: Emeril Lagasse's recipe for rich chocolate pecan pie.
Amaretto Pecan Pie Recipe: The combination of white sugar, light corn syrup, and amaretto gives this pecan pie a unique taste.
Brown Butter Pecan Recipe: This pecan pie recipe calls for a hint of lemon juice, giving it an unexpected zest.
Buttermilk Pecan Pie Recipe: Buttermilk pecan pie is a southern favorite.
Coconut Pecan Pie: This pecan pie recipe is super easy and great for any coconut lover
Paula Deen's Mystery Pecan Pie Recipe: This pecan pie has a cream cheese bottom. Yum!
Pecan Pie Recipe Without Corn Syrup: This recipe calls for white sugar and brown sugar instead of corn syrup.