Bourbon, Maple & Pecan Tart

I often taste pecan pies when I am a judge on a US food show. I love the addition of bourbon whiskey to a regular pecan pie as it gives it a really big kick. You can of course leave this out if you are giving it to people who don’t drink alcohol or to kiddies. Unlike so many American pie crusts, I don’t include shortening in my pastry recipe, because I find that butter gives it a richer taste.