Grandma's Pecan Pie Recipe

slice of grandma's pecan pie with whipped cream on a plate.

5 from 1 vote

Grandma's pecan pie recipe with bourbon and chocolate chips is an easy dessert perfect for Thanksgiving dinner and the holiday season. A family favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Cooking Time2

Total Time3 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $10

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie crust 9-inch
1 ½ cups chopped pecans plus pecan halves for top
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
2 tbsp butter melted
2 tbsp bourbon
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉
Prepare pie crust. Spray pie pan with non stick cooking spray if using your own pie pan
Chop pecans, reserving about 40 pecan halves for the top
Place chopped pecans in bottom of pie crust
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract and bourbon until well combined
Stir in chocolate chips, if using
Pour filling over chopped pecans
Arrange pecan halves on top of filling
Bake for 50-60 minutes on center rack, or until filling is set (center may wiggle a little) and internal temperature is 200℉ according to instant-read thermometer
Allow pie to cool for 1-2 hours at room temperature, and store in refrigerator until ready to eat

Notes

All ovens are different. Pie may take a little longer than 60 minutes to bake.

If crust is browning too much, tent the pie lightly with aluminum foil until done.

Use a 9-inch pie crust in a deeper pie dish for best results.

You can skip arranging the pecan halves for decoration if desired.

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