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Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2011

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Alton's Countdown to T-Day

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (20)

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  • on January 04, 2012

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    I could not get the pecans ground fine enough in my food processor, they just whirled around the sides of the bowl being chased by the blades. Didn't realize how much of a problem this would be until I went to roll the crust. Couldn't roll the crust thinner than the biggest pecan pieces. But that wasn't really a big problem because the crust was so dry and crumbly I ended up just patting it into my pan anyhow. It would not hold together to be rolled. Yes, I measured correctly and yes, I put the dough in a plastic bag and chilled/rolled it as directed. I was really disappointed. I have a kitchen scale, and YES, I weighed the ingredients.
    On to the filling: My family did NOT like the "chess pie" texture. Back to my old standby recipe..

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  • on December 28, 2011

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    As others have noted, the golden syrup is the key. It took away that sickenly sweet taste that most pecan pies have. The spiced pecans were delicious! Just adjust the spices to your taste. Be sure to pulse the pecans for the crust until they are fine- my food proecessor took quite a few more pulses than the recipe called for.

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  • on December 26, 2011

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    My family is from Southern Missouri and the Carolinas. This is the best Pecan Pie I have ever had. I did have a bit of an issue keeping out of the Pecans whilst mixing the filling.

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  • on December 25, 2011

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    Spiced pecans overpower the whole thing. I think I prefer my pecan pie without cumin or cayenne.

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  • on December 12, 2011

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    I just replaced my old pecan pie recipe! I love love love the Lyles Golden Syrup, amazing stuff, I'm going to make other goodies found on their webiste! And spiced pecans where perfect! Thanks Alton, we did it again!

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  • on December 08, 2011

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    amazing best ive ever had

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  • on December 05, 2011

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    This pie was amazing! The Golden Syrup is the key. I admittedly held back on the cayenne a bit - wanting just a hint of it in the final result. Perfect.

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  • on December 04, 2011

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    Wow, this pie was great for Thanksgiving and will make repeat appearances for many holidays to come! I loved the spiced pecans and will double the batch next time just to have on hand for snacks. I had to add 15 min baking time, but it turned out perfectly. The sweetness and spice were a great combination and the whole thing was easier to make than I expected.

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  • on November 29, 2011

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    The Spiced Pecans are spicy loved them added extra's to ice cream.
    Loved the kick of the cayenne pepper to the spice mixture and I can see how that may be much for some..Family and I loved it. I did buy the pan on amazon, and the golden syrup and I found by measure on the scale I had extra pecans? Needed more pecans than 3 1/2 in pie the crust for next time.Mixing pecans in the crust with the bourbon - just used a nip size bottle Pie was perfect and I never made pecan pie before. Love Alton Brown!!! he's great personality

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  • on November 29, 2011

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    I thought the Pecan Pie was EXCELLENT! My sister LOVED it! She even made a request that I make it for Christmas as well. Two, in fact...one just for her. What made it so good was the spiced pecans and the golden syrup. If you can't find Golden Syrup, try Whole Foods. The other difficult ingredient was the dried orange peel, but lo and behold, my regular supermarket had them. It that doesn't work out, then try Fairway Market.

    I do think that if you don't use the right ingredients, then you don't have a right to criticize the recipe. Also, if you have the time to write a lengthy criticism about Alton not using "standardized U.S. measurements", then you have the time to go online and order a kitchen scale for yourself. If you are a fan of Good Eats, then you know that Alton has stated time and time again that weighing your ingredients is far more accurate than using measuring cups.

    I am totally bummed that there is only one more Good Eats show to watch.

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