The Ultimate Brown Butter Pecan Pie

Name: The Ultimate Brown Butter Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 cups plain flour; 1 tbsp caster sugar; 0.5 tsp salt; 115 g cold unsalted butter (cubed); 3 tbsp ice water; 115 g unsalted butter; 200 g light brown sugar; 120 ml golden syrup (or dark corn syrup + 1 tbsp treacle); 3 large eggs (lightly beaten); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 tbsp Bourbon, Whisky or Brandy (preference) (optional but delicious); 250 g pecan halves (plus extra for topping); 100 g chopped pecans

by katplaystennis • 2026

Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: cold unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
Not gluten-free: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not dairy-free: cold unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
Not egg-free: large eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not nut-free: pecan halves → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
Not low-FODMAP: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not low-histamine: Bourbon, Whisky or Brandy (preference)
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: plain flour → try wholemeal flour
Not kidney-friendly: salt → try salt-free herb seasoning (or lemon zest and black pepper)

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

Prep

20m

Cook

60m

Rest

120m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 1h 20m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

1.25 cups plain flour
1 tbsp caster sugar
0.5 tsp salt
115 g cold unsalted butter — cubed
3 tbsp ice water
115 g unsalted butter
200 g light brown sugar
120 ml golden syrup — or dark corn syrup + 1 tbsp treacle
3 large eggs — lightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
0.25 tsp salt
2 tbsp Bourbon, Whisky or Brandy (preference) — optional but delicious
250 g pecan halves — plus extra for topping
100 g chopped pecans

Tools

· saucepan
· mixing bowl
· pie dish
· whisk

Instructions

Step by step

1
To make the Pastry: Pulse flour, sugar, salt and butter to breadcrumbs. Add the water until the mixture just comes together (this keeps it 'short'). Flatten to a disc, and chill for .
2
Roll to 12-inch, line a 9-inch pie dish, trim and crimp. Chill for a further .
3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until nutty and golden. Remove from the heat, then whisk in brown sugar and golden syrup until smooth. Cool this for .
4
For the Filling - Whisk in eggs, vanilla, salt and bourbon. Stir in chopped pecans.
5
Pour the filling into crust. Arrange pecan halves in circles on top.
6
Bake: 180°C / 350°F for , then cover edge with foil and bake 35- more until edges are set but centre still has a slight jiggle. It will set as it cools.
7
Cool at least 2 hours — this is key for clean slices.
8
It keeps 3 days covered, or freezes beautifully.

Per serving

serves 8

Calories

520kcal

Protein

6.5g

Carbs

65.4g

Fat

27.6g

Fibre

2.5g

Sugar

34.1g

Sodium

150mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

Tagged

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