Maple Pecan Pie (No Refined Sugar)

Do you like pecan pie? It’s one of my favorites for Thanksgiving anytime. There’s no reason to make it with corn syrup and refined sugar when using maple syrup and unrefined sugar is so delicious. The maple flavor is not overpowering nor is it overly sweet. Maple Pecan Pie is simply delicious!

I like to make my pie crust using sprouted wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour. Both give the crusty a slightly nutty taste without being heavy.

I often bring my Maple Pecan Pie to gatherings, and people are impressed. They somehow think that a pecan pie is harder to make than other types of pie.

But I think it’s much easier because there’s no peeling, chopping, or puréeing involved. Mix, pour, and bake. Making the crust is the hardest part.

Give it a try for your next gathering, but be sure to make enough because your guests will be sure to ask for seconds!

Sweet Maple Sugarmaking

If you are interested in learning more about tapping your own maple trees for syrup, or using that maple syrup in both sweet and savory recipes, you’ll love Michelle Vissar’s book, Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking From Tap to Table.

Michelle, and her husband Bill, will guide you every step of the way as you learn to make your own syrup, and the book is full of tips to keep you from making some of the same mistakes they’ve made over the years.

And after you’re done making that delicious syrup, you can enjoy the many recipes the book offers. Recipes like Maple Sandwich Bread, Maple Blueberry Pie, and even Maple Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

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Grandma’s Pie Crust Recipe from Attainable Sustainable

Homemade Maple Walnut Topping Recipe

Black Walnut Pie

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Winter Squash Pie

Old Fashioned Maple Syrup Butter Cookies

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Maple Pecan Pie

There’s no reason to make pecan pie with corn syrup and refined sugar when using maple syrup and unrefined sugar is so delicious. The maple flavor is not overpowering nor is it overly sweet.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pecan pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Ingredients

For a 9" pie crust

• 6 1/3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup organic unbleached flour or whole wheat pastry flour
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 3-4 tablespoons cold water

For the filling:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups sprouted pecans*

Instructions

For the crust

• Cut butter into flour and salt until the butter is the size of peas. 
• Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time. 
  
• Mix with a fork until the flour is moist and it forms a ball; don’t over mix. 
• Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate while you make the filling.

For the filling:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rack at the lowest position in your oven.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs. 
  
• Add maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted butter and vanilla; blend well. 
  
• Stir in pecans. 
• Pour into ta 9" pie shell and bake for 35 – 40 minutes until golden brown and the filling is set.

Notes

*For easier digestion and fantastic flavor soak and dry the pecans yourself instead of purchasing sprouted pecans. Place 2 cups of nuts in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt and cover the nuts with water. Stir to dissolve the salt. Allow to sit for 6 – 8 hours. Drain and dehydrate in a dehydrator or in your oven at just under 150 degrees for 8 – 12 hours, or until completely dry and crisp.