Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
- Dough for a 9-inch single crust pie
- ½ cup/115 grams unsalted butter
- ¼ cup/85 grams maple syrup
- ¼ cup/85 grams honey
- ½ cup/110 grams light brown sugar
- ½ cup/75 grams maple sugar or use more light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups/180 grams pecan halves
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon (optional)
Directions
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle, and transfer to a 9-inch metal pie plate. Fold over any excess dough, crimping the edges. Transfer crust to the freezer for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, place a rimmed baking sheet on the middle oven rack and heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat a small saucepan and melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides, the milk solids turn golden brown and the butter smells nutty and toasty, about 5 minutes. Add maple syrup to the pan and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and reduces slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk honey into the warm syrup mixture. Let cool at least 10 minutes.
- While the syrup mixture cools, combine sugars, eggs, bourbon (if using), vanilla and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour syrup mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, then use a rubber spatula to scrape in all the brown bits at the bottom of the pot.
- Remove pie crust from freezer and place pecans along the bottom of the crust. Carefully pour the filling over the pecans.
- Place pie plate on the hot sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue to bake for another 35 to 45 minutes, until the center of the pie has puffed up and turned golden brown.
- Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if you like, and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Created: Jun 03, 2025, Last updated: Jun 03, 2025