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Unbeatable Pecan Pie

These guys are rich and we use natural sweeteners like maple syrup and honey in place of corn syrup, a common ingredient in most traditional pecan pie style recipes that.

Recipe Summary Unbeatable Pecan Pie

The maple syrup gives this pecan pie a distinctive flavor.

Ingredients | No Syrup Pecan Pie

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup shortening, chilled and diced

3 tablespoons ice water

2 teaspoons butter

1 ½ cups chopped pecans

3 eggs, beaten

1 cup real maple syrup

½ cup white sugar

⅓ cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon salt

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut half of the shortening into flour mixture, until fine crumbs form. Cut in remaining shortening until coarse crumbs form. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until a dough forms. Shape dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

On a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into an 11-inch circle. Fit dough into a 9-in quiche dish. Trim edges

In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add nuts and stir for about 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to color. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Mix together beaten egg, maple syrup, sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in nuts. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set. Transfer pan to wire rack and cool.

Info | No Syrup Pecan Pie

Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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