Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie - January 8, 2014 by Fanny

Ingredients (9-inch pie):

Short Crust Pastry
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into little cubes, chilled
1/4 cup ice water

Filling

4 large eggs 

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/2 corn syrup

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons bourbon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups pecan

 

Directions:

Prepare the crust by placing flour, salt and sugar in a food processor to mix. Add butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal. While the machine is running, pour in ice water slowly. The dough should hold together when pinched. Add a little more water if necessary.

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