Pecan Desserts

Bourbon Bacon Pecan Pie

Submitted by:

American Pecan Council | Emily Caruso, Jelly Toast

20 mins Prep

Thick cut bacon, bourbon and raw pecan halves come together to create a unique and mouth-watering take on the traditional pecan pie, perfect for Thanksgiving or any time you need a tasty treat.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups raw pecan halves
1 9-inch pie dough (refrigerated store bought or homemade)
4 strips thick cut bacon
1/4 cup reserved bacon grease
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

Place baking sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Gently line pie pan with rolled out pie dough. Be sure to press into edges and up the sides. Use fingers or a fork to create a decorative edge of your choice. Set aside.
Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces. Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
In a large bowl, whisk together dark corn syrup, light corn syrup, brown sugar, reserved bacon grease, butter, and bourbon. Add eggs and salt and whisk until mixture is even. Fold in pecan halves and chopped bacon.
Pour mixture into pie crust and spread evenly with a spatula. Take pieces of aluminum foil and gently cover edges of pie crust. Place pie on preheated baking sheet and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until pie is set in center.
Remove pie and allow to cool completely before serving or chilling. Pie can be made the day ahead and refrigerated overnight. Allow pie to come to room temperature before serving.