[JudyinCanada]

I don’t think they’re very secret. A little bourbon in the pecan pie.....and a lot more melted butter and vanilla than they call for.....plus I cut the brown sugar in half. They’re often far too sweet. It’s not possible for them to be not sweet enough with all of the corn syrup. Pecan pie is the easiest pie in the world to make. Here’s my recipe:

1/2 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup of corn syrup
lots of vanilla (at least 2 tablespoons)
melted butter (at least 1/4 cup)
bourbon (about 1/4 cup, but optional)
pinch of salt
about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of pecan pieces (not halves....halves are too big)

Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 and lower to 375 for another 30 minutes or so.

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

[dp0622]

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy...

First time in my 52 years I’ve seen that. Cute :)

I’ve never baked.

Maybe put some cookie dough on a sheet a few times :)

It sounds very delicious, your recipe

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

I’ve tried several variants of pecan pie that give noticeable differences in pie flavor, using:

Regular brown or dark brown sugar. The same with clear corn syrup or dark corn syrup. Yellow or green label molasses. Sorghum syrup for a slightly less sweet taste. Golden and aged (black) honey. Maple syrup still keeps its strong maple flavor which will really stand out at a party.

[mad_as_he$$]

I stole your recipe. I agree pecan pies are often to sweet. The bourbon is one side of my family’s old tradition. And the freshest pecans you can get.

[Texas Eagle]

A little bourbon in the pecan pie.....and a lot more melted butter and vanilla than they call for.

A little melted butter in the pecan pie.....and a lot more bourbon and vanilla than they call for

There. Fixed it.