1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie shell, unbaked
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 to 2 cups pecan chopped
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons good-quality bourbon

Garnish
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Vanilla ice-cream
Mint leaves
Strawberries, sliced

1) Preheat oven to 375 F or 180C

2) In a mixing bowl, all ingredients except the pie shell.

3) Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell and place on a cookie sheet.

4) For the first 10 mins, bake at 375F/180C. then bake at 350F/175C for another 25 mins.

5) Remove from oven and let it cool completely.

6) Serve with vanilla ice-cream, sprigs of mint leaves and sliced strawberries.

Inspired by Paula Deen's Bourbon/Dark Rum Pecan Pie: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/bourbon-pecan-pie-aka-douglas-dark-rum-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html