If it's the latter that you love, Alton Brown has a simple tip for making the perfect pecan pie: Add 1 tablespoon of rye whiskey to your standard 9-inch pie. This booze is made from a blend of ...

TV personality, food scientist, and author Alton Brown has spent his career developing ... Swapping rye for bourbon in a pecan pie recipe makes sense, as the dessert can be cloyingly sweet.