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Salted Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Delicious Salted Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie for Fall Gatherings

Experience the delightful blend of flavors in Salted Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie, a must-have for Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree homemade or canned
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar dark brown sugar preferred
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Half and Half or whole milk
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon optional
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice or use homemade
  • 1/4 tsp Salt sea salt recommended
Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans toast for extra flavor
  • 2 tbsp Butter or vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or honey
Crust
  • 1 pie crust Pie Crust homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Flour whole wheat flour optional
  • 2 tbsp Sugar optional
  • 1/4 tsp Salt a pinch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pre-bake the pie crust for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown if store-bought.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, half and half, bourbon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  4. Pour the prepared filling into the pre-baked crust and sprinkle the toasted pecans on top, pressing them gently into the filling.
  5. Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-40 minutes, until the filling is set and a knife comes out clean.
  6. Cool on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours before slicing.
  7. Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie is a beautiful medley of flavors that captures the essence of Thanksgiving. Follow tips for crust perfection and a smooth filling.

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