MOLASSES-BOURBON PECAN PIE

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Guests' mouths water when they glimpse this southern charmer. Its flaky crust perfectly complements the rich, nutty filling. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until easy to handle., Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, butter and salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. (Mixture will be thick when cooled.) , Preheat oven to 350°. Stir eggs, bourbon and vanilla into molasses mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour into crust. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary., Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Jullian Koi
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I love the unique flavor of this pie! The molasses and bourbon give it a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The pecans add a nice crunch and the crust is flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again!


M usman Chaudhry
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This is the perfect pie for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The molasses and bourbon give it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust is also flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Tekraj Khadka
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the molasses and bourbon. The crust was also perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again!


noman Arif
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This pie is to die for! The molasses and bourbon give it a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The pecans add a nice crunch and the crust is flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


iqra jahanzaib
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This pie is amazing! The molasses and bourbon give it a deep, rich flavor that is perfectly complemented by the sweet pecans. The crust is also flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again!


Melody Kikelomo
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it! The molasses and bourbon give it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust is also flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-


Arthur Jowel
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This pie is a must-try! The molasses and bourbon give it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust is also flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new twist on a classic pie.


Eazyman shetu
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I love the unique flavor of this pie! The molasses and bourbon give it a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The pecans add a nice crunch and the crust is flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again!


zayad essa
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This is the perfect pie for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The molasses and bourbon give it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust is also flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Xcite Queen
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the molasses and bourbon. The crust was also perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again!


Aman Rokaha
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This pie is to die for! The molasses and bourbon give it a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The pecans add a nice crunch and the crust is flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Adam Andriakos
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I've never been a big fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind! The molasses and bourbon give it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust is also really good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new twist


SlitKitty
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This pie is amazing! The molasses and bourbon give it a deep, rich flavor that is perfectly complemented by the sweet pecans. The crust is also flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again!


Pontsho moleboheng Moriri
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it! The molasses and bourbon give it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust is also really good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pec


Snowboy Snowiey
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This molasses bourbon pecan pie is a must-try! The filling is rich and decadent, and the pecan crust is the perfect complement. I loved the addition of bourbon, which gave the pie a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again soo


Peace Yemi
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I'm so glad I did! The molasses flavor is subtle and really complements the other flavors in the pie. This pie is definitely a keeper!


Aasika Sushant
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This is the best pecan pie I've ever had! The molasses and bourbon give it such a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.


Zyzz
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I've made this molasses bourbon pecan pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is so creamy and delicious, and the pecan crust is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mohd Hussaid
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This molasses bourbon pecan pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The filling was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The pecans added a nice crunch and the bourbon gave it a unique depth of flavor. I will definitel