Chef John's Pecan Pie

Name: Chef John's Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 1 prepared pastry dough for 9-inch pie; 2 cups pecan halves; 1 cup light brown sugar; 0.5 cup butter; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup light corn syrup; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon bourbon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, whisked

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This is my idea of the perfect pecan pie. It has the perfect ratio of crunchy nuts to the sweet, sticky goodness underneath. And thanks to the blind-baking, the crust is wonderfully crisp.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on January 19, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 pecan pie

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Ingredients

1 prepared pastry dough for 9-inch pie
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, whisked

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Roll pie dough in a 9 1/2-inch glass pie dish and crimp the edges. Cover dough in parchment paper and press paper down to line the dough; pour pie weights on top of the parchment paper and spread evenly over the bottom.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove parchment paper and pie weights to a bowl. Bake crust until lightly golden and set, about 10 minutes more.
Spread pecans out on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven until lightly toasted, 7 to 8 minutes.
Stir brown sugar, butter, white sugar, corn syrup, flour, milk, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle sugar mixture into eggs, whisking constantly.
Spread pecans out in the bottom of the crust. Pour sugar mixture over nuts and gently stir with a spatula to coat all of the nuts.
Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and pie is set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

527	Calories
32g	Fat
58g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 527
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 314mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 58g	21%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 160mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.