Bourbon-Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Make the Piecrust In a bowl, whisk the flour with the brown sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Stir in the butter until the dough comes together into a ball.
3. 3
   Transfer the dough to a deep 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate.
4. 4
   Using your fingers, press the dough over the bottom and up the side of the plate to the rim.
5. 5
   Crimp the edge with your fingers or a fork.
6. 6
   Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 3 days.
7. 7
   Make the Filling Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350.
8. 8
   In a bowl, whisk both sugars with the flour, salt and eggs until smooth, then mix in the syrup or honey.
9. 9
   Add the bourbon, butter and vanilla and fold in the pecans.
10. 10
    Make the Filling Pour the filling into the chilled crust and transfer the pie to a foil-lined baking sheet.
11. 11
    Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour, until the filling is nearly set.
12. 12
    Transfer the pie to a rack and let cool completely, about 4 hours, before serving.