4th Of July Pecan Pie

Celebrate the 4th of July with a boozy bourbon pecan pie.

Posted by Cat Morley

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We miss watching the fireworks from our rooftop in Omaha so I baked a pecan pie to celebrate the 4th of July.

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • 500 g Shortcrust Pastry
  • 300 ml Maple Syrup
  • 100 g Brown Sugar
  • 75 g Butter
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 300 g Pecans

Steps (6 steps, 45 minutes)

  1. 1

    Grease a pie dish with butter, roll out the shortcrust pastry and pres into the pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 25 minutes at 190'C.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter and whisk together with the brown sugar and maple syrup.

  3. 3

    Beat in the eggs, one at a time and add the vanilla, salt, cinnamon and bourbon.

  4. 4

    Finally, mix in the pecans making sure that all the nuts are coated.

  5. 5

    When the crust has baked, pour the filling into the pie.

  6. 6

    Bake at 180'C for 40 minutes.