Best 6 Sorghum Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the sorghum bourbon pecan pie, a delightful Southern confection that combines the richness of sorghum syrup, the warmth of bourbon, and the crunch of pecans. This decadent pie offers a unique taste experience, where the sweetness of the sorghum syrup and the nutty flavor of the pecans complement each other perfectly, while the hint of bourbon adds a subtle touch of sophistication and depth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to explore new culinary adventures, this article will guide you through the process of creating a perfect sorghum bourbon pecan pie, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of Southern comfort and culinary artistry.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SORGHUM-BOURBON PECAN PIE



Sorghum-Bourbon Pecan Pie image

Sorghum-Bourbon Pecan Pie

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     HarperCollins     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the crust:
15 shortbread pecan sandies
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for buttering the pie plate
For the filling:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup sorghum syrup
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) toasted and chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the crust:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch pie plate. In a food processor, pulse the cookies and flour together until pulverized. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the filling:
  • Put the butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the syrup, bourbon, and vanilla. In a bowl, whisk the eggs together. Temper the egg mixture: slowly whisk 1/2 cup of the warm butter-sugar mixture into the eggs.
  • Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the butter-sugar mixture and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is glossy, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans.
  • Pour the mixture into the crust and bake until the center feels set yet soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack; this will take about 4 hours. Serve at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN PIE



Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 4h35m

Yield One 9-inch pie (6 to 8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
4 ounces (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1/3 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup sorghum (See Cook's Note)
3 to 4 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the salt, granulated sugar and 1 1/4 cups of the flour in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the butter and pulse until there are pea-size pieces. Add the ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, and pulse until the mixture barely comes together. Turn it out onto a piece of parchment paper and press into a disc. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly-dusted surface so it is large enough to fit into a 9-inch pie pan with a slight overhang. A little trick to make sure the pie crust is round: Roll out the dough from the center outward, like the rays of the sun. Place the dough in the pie pan and fold over the overhang to create a nice crust ¿ no need to cut off scraps. Pierce the base all over with a fork, line with foil and fill with baking weights or beans. Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and pie weights. Return the pie crust to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to ensure the crust will be crisp. Allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the brown sugar and eggs in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the coconut oil and remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and mix for another 2 minutes. Add the sorghum and bourbon and mix until combined. Finish by stirring in half of the pecans.
  • Sprinkle the bottom of the crust with the chocolate chips and remaining pecans. Gently pour in the pie filling. Bake until the top is firm but the center is slightly gooey, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool on the counter for 4 hours or in the fridge for 2 hours before serving.

BOURBON PECAN PIE



Bourbon Pecan Pie image

No you can't taste the vinegar--it just tames the over-the-top sweetness of the typical pecan pie. The bourbon? Well it's just plain good!

Provided by jrbuilta

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1 ½ tablespoons half-and-half
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pecan halves or pieces
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Mix in brown sugar. Add corn syrup and mix. Add butter, bourbon, half-and-half, vinegar, flour, and salt and beat until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Toast pecans in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Place evenly in the pie crust. Pour filling mixture over. Do not overfill; you may have a little left over. Place pie on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 25 minutes more. Cover the edges of the crust with foil to prevent overbrowning if desired. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 247.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

FAVORITE BOURBON PECAN PIE



Favorite Bourbon Pecan Pie image

This is a pecan pie you won't want to forget. Bourbon gives this pie its delicious and distinctive flavor.

Provided by BlueEyedBaker

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup light corn syrup
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 cups pecan halves
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep-dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Stir in the corn syrup, eggs, and bourbon; fold in the pecans. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue to bake until the pie is set, about 25 minutes more. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 190.4 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

SOUTHERN BOURBON PECAN PIE



Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie image

When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour. We loved the result. -Paul Falduto, Efland, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved; cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, bourbon, vanilla and salt; slowly whisk in sugar mixture. Stir in pecans; pour into crust., Place on a baking sheet. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SORGHUM-SWEETENED CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



Sorghum-Sweetened Chocolate Pecan Pie image

Chocolate and nuts are the defining duo of Derby pie, a Kentucky classic. To keep this pie in the Southern state of mind, sorghum syrup is used as the main sweetener, and a nip of Bourbon provides an oaky, caramel-y compliment to the buttery pecans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 disk Test-Kitchen Piecrust
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 cup sorghum
1 cup pecans (4 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped
4 ounces semisweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent cacao), finely chopped (1 cup)
1 stick unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Roll out dough into a 12-inch round (1/4 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, and crimp as desired. Refrigerate crust until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edge of crust is golden, about 20 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, and bake until crust is golden brown and baked throughout, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in eggs to combine, then stir in bourbon, sorghum, pecans, and chocolate. Melt butter, and pour over mixture; stir until thoroughly combined. Pour filling into crust, and bake until top is set but center is slightly gooey, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 1/2 hours.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your pie will taste. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Blind-bake the crust: Blind-baking the crust will help to prevent it from becoming soggy. To blind-bake the crust, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Use a good quality bourbon: The bourbon you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your pie. Choose a bourbon that you enjoy drinking.

Conclusion:

Sorghum bourbon pecan pie is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecan topping, this pie is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to make the best sorghum bourbon pecan pie possible.

Related Topics