Bourbon-Flavored Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1.5 teaspoons bourbon 
• 0.5 cup plus dark
• 2 large eggs 
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 cup pecans 
• 1 sheet pie dough refrigerated (half of a 15-ounce package)
• 0.8 cup sugar 
• 2.5 tablespoons butter unsalted cut into cubes
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk
• spatula

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Stir the sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar melts.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add the butter and let melt, slowly stirring with a rubber spatula to keep the mixture from getting foamy. Gently stir in the vanilla, bourbon and salt.
4. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually add the sugar mixture, whisking until incorporated.
5. Lightly mist four 4-inch individual pie pans with cooking spray. Unfold the pie dough and cut into quarters; press each piece into a pan and crimp the edges with your fingers.
6. Place on a baking sheet. Divide the pecans evenly among the pie shells and pour the filling on top.
7. Bake the pies until golden and firm, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, then carefully remove from the pans.
8. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
9. Photograph by Yunhee Kim