Why Bakeries Call A Derby Pie 'Kentucky Bourbon Pie' - Chowhound

AS Foodstudio/Shutterstock Derby pie is a delectably sweet and crunchy nut pie, typically made using walnuts (and yes, Derby Pie and pecan pie are different). Despite being its own distinct type of nut pie, Derby pie is often confused with other pies due to the fact that its name doesn't really give away what kind of filling it has. It also doesn't help that Derby pie goes by more than one name. Also known as a…