Southern · dessert
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Bourbon Pecan Pie reads richness 5.9, sweetness 5.6 and nutty 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern dessert, about 1 hr 41 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.9 · Sweetness 5.6 · Nutty 5.4 · Floral 3.3 · Salinity 3.1 · Earthy 1.9 · Umami 1.5 · Smoke 1.3 · Fruity 1.1 · Bitterness 1.0
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Time & effort: about 1 hr 41 min (26 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 481 kcal, 6.8 g protein, 38.1 g fat, 34.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt.
- Scatter pecans over the unbaked pie shell and pour the filling evenly over them.
- Bake at 325°F for 55 to 65 minutes until the filling is just set with a slight jiggle in the center; cool completely before slicing.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.