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Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

Published: Nov 13, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Nov 13, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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pecan pie in glass pie dish, on blue surface, with blue patterned oven mitts in the background

I have been making this Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie for years, but am finally getting around to sharing it. This Pecan Pie is loaded with toasted pecans, has a rich and creamy maple pecan pie filling, and is topped with a delicious hint of Bourbon whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert for your holiday meal!

pecan pie in glass pie dish, on blue surface, with blue patterned oven mitts in the background

Pecan pie is popular around the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner. Although, it really is a great pie any time of the year. It pairs exceptionally well with any holiday dinner, including my Thanksgiving Menu. It's also a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.

Jump to:
  • 🥧How to make the best pecan pie
  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🥗 Meals to Serve with Pecan Pie
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 💭Top tip
  • 🦺Food safety
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Pie

My testers (my family) gave this recipe a 10/10 and it's become one of their favorite pies.

🥧How to make the best pecan pie

Since pecan pie can be tricky to make, here are some things I learned after a couple of my own early fails:

  • use a glass pie pan
  • place your glass pie plate on a baking sheet
  • use pecan halves
  • toast your pecans before putting them in the pie
  • whisk the hot syrup into the eggs quickly
  • measure doneness by internal temperature (use an instant-read thermometer)
  • don't fill the pie shell too high
piece of Maple Pecan Pie on a white plate with fork and whole pie with piece missing, as well as maple syrup and glass of bourbon

🥘Ingredients

You'll need the following ingredients in this pecan pie recipe:

pecan pie ingredients in glass dishes, on blue surface, labelled
  • 1 cup real maple syrup *See variations and substitutions
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves
  • 9-inch unbaked deep dish pie crust *I use Tenderflake if using store-bought and my No fail pie crust dough for homemade
  • 1 cup whipping cream (aka heavy cream)
  • 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar (aka powdered sugar or icing sugar)
  • 1 tbsp bourbon *I use Wild Turkey bourbon

🔪Instructions

PREP: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) and grease a 9-inch glass pie plate (see equipment)

pecan halves on a parchment lined baking sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread pecans in single layer.

Toast pecans in oven for 7- 10 minutes on 350 degrees F. Keep a close eye and shake the pan halfway through, to avoid burning pecans.

pecan pie filling ingredients in a saucepan

In 3 quart saucepan, cook maple syrup, granulated sugar, and butter over medium heat until mixture boils.

Reduce heat to medium- low and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

hot syrup being poured into eggs

In a large bowl, with whisk, beat eggs slightly.

Slowly whisk in the hot syrup mixture, while whisking quickly. Then stir in vanilla.

syrup whisked into eggs

Keep whisking syrup into eggs until fully incorporated. *Do this quickly to avoid 'cooking the eggs'.

toasted pecans in unbaked pie crust

Place toasted pecans in pie crust.

syrup/egg mixture poured over pecans in pie crust

Pour the egg/syrup mixture over the pecans.

Be careful not to fill too full. *Depending on how deep your pie shell (and the brand) you may end up with some leftovers and that's okay.

leftover pecan pie filling in large glass bowl with metal whisk and black silicone spatula

This is how much I had leftover

*You can use the leftovers to make pecan pie tarts (see variations and substitutions)

unbaked pecan pie on cookie sheet

Place the pie on a cookie sheet.

baked pecan pie on black baking sheet with blue patterned oven mitts

Bake pie for 40 minutes or until filling is just set. The internal temperature should read 200 degrees F (see Equipment)

baked pecan pie on a cooling rack with black instant read thermometer beside it and black trivet and blue patterned oven mitt in the background

Place on cooling rack and allow to cool for 1 hour. *You can speed this up a little by placing in the fridge after 20-30 minutes.

Whipped cream in glass bowl, beaten to soft peaks with powdered sugar and bourbon

Beat whipping cream to soft peaks, then add powdered sugar and bourbon.

Whipping cream beaten to stiff peaks

Beat whipping cream mixture to stiff peaks

Decorate with a dollop of whipped cream and a pecan half to the top of the pie (on each slice/divide into 8 slices). Serve cold.

a piece of maple pecan pie on a white plate with a fork and remainder of whole pie in the background

Hint: A serrated knife will (affiliate link) will cut through pecan pie better than a chef's knife.

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Bourbon - you don't have to use bourbon. You could skip it and use vanilla instead (reduce to ½ teaspoon in whipped cream) or a bourbon extract (affiliate link) or a non-alcoholic rum extract. But again, if you use an extract, you only need a small amount (½ teaspoon).
  • Maple Syrup - you can substitute regular table syrup/pancake syrup. Simply add a ½ teaspoon of maple extract to it.
  • Sugar - you could substitute dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar) for the white sugar
  • Pie Crust - You can use a homemade pie crust- my No Fail Pie Crust Recipe (Cold Water Pastry) is the best! Or you can use a store-bought pie shell. *If you use a pie shell from the grocery store, see TOP TIP
  • Pecan Pie Tarts - you can make these into tarts by using tart shells and cooking for about half the amount of time
  • Whipped cream - you could use Cool Whip, an aerosol whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream instead of whipped cream.
  • Dairy-free - use vegan margarine instead of butter and a dairy-free whipped topping (such as Nutriwhip)
  • Gluten-free - try Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet's delicious gluten-free flaky pie crust

🥗 Meals to Serve with Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is the ultimate holiday pie and this Maple Bourban Pecan Pie recipe pairs perfectly with a holiday meal, such as my Picnic Ham with Orange Glaze Recipe

Sliced picnic ham on a plate with scalloped potatoes and veggies with whole ham in background

🍽Equipment

You will get the best results using a 9-inch glass pie plate (affiliate link)when you are making a pecan pie because glass heats up gently and evenly. Personally, I have had the best pecan pie results when I made it in a glass pie pan. You can read more about the differences between pie plates HERE.

You'll also need an electric hand mixer, a large mixing bowl, a baking sheet, a trivet, a medium-sized pot, a rubber spatula, a whisk, a serrated knife will , a pastry bag and a 1M tip are useful too (affiliate links). If you are making your own pie crust, you'll need a rolling pin as well.

It can be difficult to judge when your pecan pie is done by simply looking at it because it needs to be 'set'. I have found that the very best way to check for doneness is internal temperature, with an instant read thermometer (affiliate link). When inserted, the thermometer should read 200 degrees F or 65 degrees C. For me, this was exactly 40 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees F.

pecan pie with instant read thermometer

This tool is a great investment because you can use it in so many recipes; it's great for everything food related!! Use an instant-read thermometer (Thermapen) (affiliate link) to assess the doneness of food without ever having to cut into it. And it's on sale for 30% off right now!

🌡️Storage

Store leftover maple pecan pie in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If just storing overnight, cover with plastic wrap, and don't add whipped cream until just before serving. This pie can be made in advance and frozen for up to 3 months in a sealed container

👪 Serving Size

This pecan pie with maple syrup recipe makes 8 servings. However, you can double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. You'll just need additional pie plates.

💭Top tip

If you are using a store-bought crust and want to transfer it from the aluminum plate it comes in, to a glass pie plate (which I highly recommend) do this when it's frozen.

store-bought pie crust flipped off with pie plate removed, but sitting on top

Flip it over and gently pry the plate off around the rim.

store-bought pie shell in a glass pie plate with aluminum pie plate to the right side

Gently turn it over upright and place it in the greased glass pie pan

Let it defrost for 10 minutes (or according to package directions)

🦺Food safety

  • Cook pecan pie to an internal minimum temperature of 200 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw eggs
  • Wash hands after touching raw eggs
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
  • Never leave cooking food unattended

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov 

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze bourbon pecan pie?

Yes, you can freeze bourbon pecan pie. Do NOT add topping before freezing. I recommend wrapping it in a strong plastic wrap (like Glad Press n' Seal) and then placing it in an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Does bourbon pecan pie need to be refrigerated?

Yes, because pecan pie is egg-rich, you need to store it in the refrigerator after cooling.

What is the best bourbon to use in Bourbon Pecan Pie?

I recommend using Wild Turkey Bourbon.

Is it better to use pecan halves or chopped pecans for pecan pie?

I recommend using pecan halves instead of chopped pecans, for a classic look. The main difference is that pecan halves are a little harder to cut through, but using a serrated knife can solve that issue.

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📋Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Pie

This Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie has a rich and creamy maple pecan pie filling topped with a delicious hint of Bourbon whipped cream! It's the perfect dessert for your holiday meal!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon, pecan, pie
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1668kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Equipment

9-inch glass pie pan
electric mixer
and orange Thermapen - Mk4 thermometer
thermometer
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round trivets

Ingredients

  • 1 cup maple syrup *See variations and substitutions
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves
  • 9 inch unbaked deep dish pie crust

Bourbon Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon confectioners' sugar/powdered sugar/
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
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Instructions

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  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C ), and grease a 9-inch pie dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread pecans in single layer.
    pecan halves on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Toast pecans in oven for 7 minutes on 350 degrees F. Keep a close eye and shake the pan.
  • In 3 quart saucepan, cook maple syrup, granulated sugar, and butter over medium heat until mixture boils.
    pecan pie filling ingredients in a saucepan
  • Reduce heat to medium- low and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
  • In large bowl, with whisk, beat eggs slightly,
  • Slowly whisk in the hot syrup mixture. Then stir in vanilla.
    hot syrup being poured into eggs
  • Keep whisking syrup into eggs until fully incorporated
    syrup whisked into eggs
  • Place pecans in pie crust.
    toasted pecans in unbaked pie crust
  • Pour syrup mixture over pecans. *Be careful not to fill it too high.
    Depending on your pie plate and crust, you may have leftovers (you can make tarts with them, if you desire).
    syrup/egg mixture poured over pecans in pie crust
  • *This is how much leftover I had
    leftover pecan pie filling in large glass bowl with metal whisk and black silicone spatula
  • Place unbaked crust on cookie sheet.
    unbaked pecan pie on cookie sheet
  • Bake 40 minutes or until filling is just set. The internal temperature should read 200 degrees F (approximately)
    baked pecan pie on black baking sheet with blue patterned oven mitts
  • Cool pie on wire rack for at least 1 hour. *You can speed this up by placing it in the fridge after 20-30 minutes.
    baked pecan pie on a cooling rack with black instant read thermometer beside it and black trivet and blue patterned oven mitt in the background

Bourbon Whipped Cream

  • Beat whipping cream to soft peaks and add powdered sugar and bourbon.
    Whipped cream in glass bowl, beaten to soft peaks with powdered sugar and bourbon
  • Beat to stiff peaks
    Whipping cream beaten to stiff peaks
  • To serve, add a dollop to each piece of pie and a half pecan.
    pecan pie in glass pie dish, on blue surface, with blue patterned oven mitts in the background

Notes

*See post content for important recipe information, substitutions and tips!
Nutrition Facts
📋Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 1668 Calories from Fat 945
% Daily Value*
Fat 105g162%
Saturated Fat 33g206%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
Monounsaturated Fat 50g
Cholesterol 142mg47%
Sodium 1040mg45%
Potassium 376mg11%
Carbohydrates 163g54%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 39g43%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 758IU15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 1668kcal (83%) | Carbohydrates: 163g (54%) | Protein: 20g (40%) | Fat: 105g (162%) | Saturated Fat: 33g (206%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 50g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 142mg (47%) | Sodium: 1040mg (45%) | Potassium: 376mg (11%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 39g (43%) | Vitamin A: 758IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 103mg (10%) | Iron: 7mg (39%)
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  1. Bernice

    November 16, 2022 at 11:56 am

    This is my favourite pie too so I always wonder why I only make it once a year! It always flies out of the pie plate, then I'm left wanting more. The bourbon is a must!

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  2. Markus

    November 17, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    I have a delicious bourbon barrel aged maple syrup that would be just fantastic in this. I'll have to test it out and see!

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  3. Marie B

    November 18, 2022 at 2:00 am

    I need to try to make one of those this Xmas! Thanks for the added tips, the roasting of the nuts before end I didn't know. Lovely recipe!

    Reply
  4. nancy

    November 18, 2022 at 11:47 am

    i love anything pecan. this one with bourbon was amazing!!! Totally adding this to my holiday menU!

    Reply
  5. Kristen

    November 18, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    This is such a delicious treat. My husband absolutely loves pecan pie, so he's going to be very pleasantly surprised when i make it for him this weekend.

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