Elmer T. Lee has the quintessential sweetness that is the essence of bourbon: lots of rich toffee and caramel balanced by notes of baking spices and citrus. The bourbon is also, in a word: smooth. In the case of pairing with a truly sweet dessert like pecan pie, that's a good thing. read more
Mix the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Stir in the corn syrup, eggs, and bourbon; fold in the pecans. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue to bake until the pie is set, about 25 minutes more. read more