Golden Pecan Pie

Here's an easy recipe for pecan pie that our family loves. Great for the holidays or for family gatherings. Delicious!

3 eggs
2/3 cups brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped and halved
1-unbaked pie shell

In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Stir in sugar, salt, corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, bourbon, and vanilla until blended. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Pour into pastry shell. Add additional 1/2 cup halved pecans to fill in top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for 25-30 minutes longer until lightly browned and puffed across top. Cool. Serve with whipped topping. Serves 8-10. 

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