4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. bourbon (opt.)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. honey
1 1/2 c. pecans halves

In large bowl, combine eggs and next 7 ingredients; mix well. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour into pie shell. Bake in 350 degree oven 50 to 55 minutes. During last 30 minutes of baking, cover edge of pastry with foil to prevent over browning.

Meanwhile, in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook 1/3 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter and honey, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Add pecan halves; stir until well coated. During last 10 minutes of baking evenly spoon pecan mixture over top of pie. Bake remaining 10 minutes or until top is bubbly and golden brown. Cool on rack. Makes 1 (9") pie.