The Derby is almost here! Are you ready?

Check out the LiveRideLearn podcast this week for two episodes to help you prepare. In a Derby Week Deep Dive I gave, in very general terms, how these horses qualify and what it’s like to be there – whether it’s the cheap seats or the best seats in the house. In Derby Fever!!! What to eat, drink, and how to pick a winner, you’ll learn what I consider to be the two must have Derby foods, as well as how to make a mint julep and of course, pick a winner.

Chocolate, pecan & bourbon pie

Ok this is what is normally called Derby pie, but someone owns that name. I tried to find the link and the web site no longer exists, so I’m going to type it up. This is not my recipe. Some amazing other person created this and I so appreciate her.

Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

10 inch pie crust

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted

1/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup Karo light corn syrup

4 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 cup bourbon (we use less)

3/4 cup gourmet chocolate chips

1 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, shelled and chopped in half if desired

preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Put store bought pie crust in dish and flute edges as desired

In large mixing bowl, on medium speed with whisk attachment, whip butter, sugars, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and bourbon together until frothy

Remove bowl from mixer, and fold in chocolate chips and pecans or walnuts. Blend well.

Pour into prepared pie crust and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until set.

Serve warm, or cool completely beofre serving with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Book cover for the short story, Three Horses and a Wedding
Free Short StorySign up for a free short story and updates about Sarah's books and blogs!

You're in! If you don't receive your free short story soon, check your spam folder.