I had some fantastic guests stay with us this weekend and I happened to walk through the courtyard while they were talking about the pie they had that afternoon. Small world, I started Fredericksburg Pie Company 6 years ago and they were talking about my Bourbon Orange Pecan Pie. It’s the one that put us on the map. I’ve since sold the Pie Company, but they are still using many of the same recipes and I’m always glad to hear someone say they enjoyed it. I thought I would share this recipe.
Bourbon Orange Pecan Pie
Pre-heat Oven to 350
Ingredients:
1 ¼ cup Packed Golden Brown Sugar
1 ¼ cup Light Corn Syrup
¾ Stick Unsalted Butter, melted
4 Large Eggs
3 tbs Bourbon
1 tbs Grated Orange Peel
1 ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
¼ tsp Salt
1 ½ cups Pecan Halves
Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup and melted butter in large bowl to blend. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time. Stir in Bourbon, Grated Orange Peel, Vanilla and Salt. Place Pecans in bottom of pan and cover with filling.
Oven Temperature: 350°
Pie Crust: Unbaked – no holes
Bake Time: Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Cover with Foil and Bake for an additional 20 – 30 minutes. Top should be puffed and cracking a little. When you gently shake it, it should move a little.
Enjoy,
Joe