Maple Boubon Pecan Pie

(Copyright © 2009 Someday Gourmet) 

 Inspired by:  Suzanne McMinn
Prep Time:  30 minutes
Cook Time:  45 minutes
Difficulty:  Level III
Yield:  1 Pie

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup bourbon (Makers Mark in this household)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups pecan halves

Mom's Pie Crust

Coming soon...

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.

[Insert pie crust instructions]

Next, create the filling by first whisking the eggs lightly and then adding maple syrup, bourbon, sugar, butter, and vanilla. Pour in the pecan halves and stir. Pour filling into pastry-lined pie plate.

Bake the pie on the bottom oven rack at 350-degrees for 40-45 minutes.