Bourbon Pecan Pie

Makes 4 pies

The bourbon gives an extra note of richness to this pie.

Bake Time

55 to 65 minutes

Ingredients

12 ounces butter OR margarine, softened

2 pounds brown sugar

21 ounces fresh OR frozen whole eggs

24 fluid ounces Karo® Dark Corn Syrup

1/4 cup Argo® Corn Starch

2 fluid ounces bourbon

1-1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

2 pounds pecan halves

4 (9-inch) unbaked OR frozen deep dish pie crusts

Directions

Cream butter and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl. Add eggs, corn syrup, corn starch, bourbon and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.

Portion 4 ounces pecans into each pie crust. Evenly divide filling into pie crusts. Top each pie with 4 ounces pecans.

Bake at 350ºF for 55 to 65 minutes or until center appears barely set. Cool to room temperature on wire rack. Refrigerate until ready to serve.