Healthier Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Cuisine: Dessert
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Serves: 1 pie
 
Ingredients
  • 1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • ⅔ cup pure maple syrup
  • 5 tbsp. cornstarch
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil
  • 4 tbsp. bourbon
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. almond extract
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans + whole pecans for topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together coconut sugar, maple syrup, cornstarch, coconut oil, and bourbon. Bring to a simmer over low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
  4. Add sugar mixture to egg mixture and whisk to combine.
  5. Add pecans and chocolate chunks and stir to combine.
  6. Pour mixture into 9 inch pie crust. If desired, top with whole pecans.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes until center is set. The pie will puff up a bit in the oven, but it will settle as it cools.
  8. Allow to cool completely before serving.
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/healthier-chocolate-bourbon-pecan-pie/