Maple Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie {No Corn Syrup}

Why You'll Love this Recipe

• An elevated classic
• Super simple, but sure to impress
• The best easy recipe for a Kentucky Derby party, your Thanksgiving table, Sunday brunch, or anything in between
• For some extra bourbon at Thanksgiving, you'll also want to grab this Bourbon Cranberry Sauce recipe
• Uses maple syrup instead of corn syrup for depth of flavor
• Uses bourbon to enhance the flavors of this simple southern pie

Ingredients and Notes

Bourbon - The bourbon in this pecan pie recipe adds a rich, fun, and delicious depth of flavor that perfectly balances the sweetness and complements the flavors without overpowering them.

Being from Kentucky, I am partial to using a Kentucky bourbon and usually bake with Jim Beam or Four Roses because they're reasonably priced and add a delicious and smooth flavor. Maker's Mark is a sweeter bourbon, so it is often a good choice for those who aren't regular bourbon drinkers. Cheaper bourbons may give a sharp, boozy taste to the pie so I recommend avoiding those if possible, but I generally suggest using anything you like the flavor of and have on hand!

And if you're not one to keep bourbon on hand, an airplane bottle (or nip) is the exact amount of bourbon needed for this recipe.

For another chocolate bourbon dessert, try my Smoky Bourbon Chocolate Fudge!

Maple Syrup - Pecan pie recipes often use corn syrup, but maple syrup adds both a sweetness and a slight hint of maple flavor to this boozy southern pie. The maple is not overpowering in flavor or in sweetness, but adds just the perfect touch. Plus, the touch of maple complements the flavors of the pie perfectly.

Be sure you're using real maple syrup, and not pancake syrup. Maple syrup comes in different grades, with four types of Grade A syrup. The best flavor will come from one of two types: dark color with robust taste or very dark color with strong taste. Amber color with rich taste will also give a delicious maple flavor.

If you love maple as much as I do, you'll also love these Maple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream Frosting. Or for another delicious maple bourbon combo, try this Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Bourbon Marshmallow Frosting.

Pecans - As someone who is generally not a fan of nuts in baked goods, using crushed pecans in this easy pie creates the perfect pie filling texture.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients.

Substitutions & Variations

Maple Syrup - Molasses can be substituted in place of maple syrup in this recipe creating a slightly different, but equally delicious, flavor with a bit less sweetness. You can use corn syrup instead if you prefer, but it will make the pie a bit sweeter, and will lose the maple flavor. It may also impact the texture slightly, but it should still work fine.

Chocolate Chips - Any kind of chocolate will work for this recipe. I prefer dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips, as this is a fairly sweet pie, but milk chocolate chips will also work, though it will be on the sweeter side. Chopped chocolate or chocolate chunks can be used in place of chips.

Pie Crust - Homemade pie crust works great for this recipe. I like to keep recipes as easy as possible so I tend to use store-bought. But baking should be all about doing what makes you happy, so if you enjoy making homemade pie crust, go for it! And if you don't, there is nothing wrong with store-bought! If using homemade, be sure to follow the recipe, as par baking the crust may be needed before adding the filling.

How to Make Maple Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.

1. Step 1: Mix together eggs, sugar, flour, bourbon, maple syrup, and butter till combined.

2. Step 2: Fold in chocolate chips and crushed pecans.

3. Step 3: Pour into pie crust and sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the top of the pie filling.

4. Step 4: Set pie on a baking sheet and bake at 350° F for 40-45 minutes, until mostly set, but still with a very slight jiggle in the center.

More Bourbon Recipes to try!

👩‍🍳 If you tried these Maple Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating in the recipe card below and leave a comment. I love hearing from you!