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Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel

An indulgent twist on the classic pumpkin pie featuring a creamy filling spiced just right, enhanced by bourbon, and topped with a crunchy salted brown butter pecan streusel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust 9-inches; unbaked A pre-made or homemade pie crust works well.
  • 1.75 cups pumpkin puree Use canned or homemade puree.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness and depth.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Essential warm spice for pumpkin desserts.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg Adds warmth and complexity.
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger Provides an extra layer of spice.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Balances out the sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon Elevates the flavor profile.
  • 0.5 cup evaporated milk Creates a creamy texture.
  • 0.33 cup butter Unsalted, used in the streusel.
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar Sweetens the streusel topping.
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour Helps bind the streusel.
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt Enhances flavors in the streusel.
  • 0.5 cup pecans Coarsely chopped, adds crunch.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until light and fluffy, then add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly before adding bourbon and evaporated milk.
  3. Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and pour in the prepared pumpkin filling.
  4. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat until browned. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and sea salt, then mix in the browned butter until crumbly.
  5. Stir in coarsely chopped pecans into the streusel mixture and sprinkle evenly over the filled pie.
  6. Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until set and golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

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