Bourbon Pecan Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 package (14.1 oz) refrigerated piecrust.
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1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped.
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1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels.
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1 cup dark corn syrup.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup light brown sugar.
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1/4 cup bourbon or water.
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4 large eggs.
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1/4 cup butter, melted.
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2 teaspoons white cornmeal.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
# Instructions:
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Fit crust into 9-inch pie plate and crimp edges.
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Sprinkle pecans in the crust and add chocolate morsels.
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Boil corn syrup and sugars. Cook with bourbon or water for 3 minutes. Whisk eggs and remaining ingredients. Temper eggs with the hot syrup and combine mixtures.
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Pour the filling into the crust, bake for 55 minutes, and cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.
# Notes:
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Perfect holiday dessert.
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Can substitute water for bourbon.
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Must temper eggs carefully.
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Allow full cooling time.
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Toast pecans for best flavor.
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Rich chocolate flavor.