Awe-Inspiring Bourbon Pecan Pie

Looking to wow them for the Holidays, or a dish to make any random occasion special?  Here is a recipe that is sure to please and satiate the cravings for the comforting foods of our youth.

Crust

9 inch pie crust

Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake the formed crust for 7 minutes. 

Base

4 tablespoons bourbon

2 tablespoon Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer

14 large pitted medjool dates

2/3 cup maple syrup

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

5 tablespoons Miyokos Oat Milk Butter

1 1/2 cups pecan halves and pieces

Mix all ingredients in food processor until cohesive.  Spread into the pie shell. 

Top layer

2 tablespoons Miyokos Oat Milk Butter

1 1/2 cups pecan halves

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons bourbon

1/3 cup coconut sugar

In a skillet on medium low, melt butter then add pecans, toast for 1 minute.  Add vanilla, bourbon and sugar.  Cook for 1 minute and pout on top of base.  Bake pie for 30 minutes.  Allow to sit for 45 minutes before serving.