Bourbon–Brown Butter Pecan Pie

Step 1

Whisk 1½ cups flour and salt in a medium bowl. Using a fork, work in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Mix in 2 Tbsp. cold water and knead until dough just comes together.

Step 2

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface until about ¼” thick. Fold in half, then in half again (so that it’s folded into quarters); roll out to a 12” round. Transfer to a 9” pie dish. Lift up edges and let dough slump down into dish. Trim, leaving about 1” overhang. Fold edges under and crimp. Freeze while you make the filling.

Step 3

Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat oven to 425°. Cook butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, then browns, 5–8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, brown sugar, honey, cane syrup, bourbon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until smooth; fold in pecans. Scrape filling into pie crust.

Step 4

Bake pie 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375° and continue to bake until crust is golden brown and filling jiggles only slightly in the center, 40–45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool. Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.

Step 5

DO AHEAD: Pie can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.