Description
This glossy and elegant Vegan Pecan Pie will be a show-stopper during the holidays. With a rich caramel flavor and nutty, sweet filling, there is no dessert that will blow you away as much as this one.
Ingredients
- simple vegan pie crust or use store bought
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1/2 cup canned coconut cream or full fat coconut milk
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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1/3 cup vegan butter
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1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons brown cane sugar or brown sugar lightly packed
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Splash of bourbon (1 to 2 tablespoons -completely optional)
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2 and 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Zest of 1 small orange
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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2 cups raw pecan halves, rough chopped plus a small handful unchopped for garnish if you like
Instructions
- Prepare pie crust according to instructions, press into pie plate and refrigerate until needed (or use a store bought 9 inch unbaked crust). Then preheat oven to 350°
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In a medium-size saucepan (pot) stir together all the ingredients -except the pecans- until the cornstarch is mixed in and dissolved.
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Bring mixture to a low boil over medium-heat while stirring or whisking constantly. Let cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened (like caramel), it won't be very thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans.
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Pour the filling into the prepared pie plate and spread evenly. Add a few pecans to the middle of the pie in a decorative pattern if you like. I usually make a small flower pattern (9-10 pecan halves)
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Bake for 35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is thickened and bubbling.
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Let cool to room temperature on a cooling rack on the countertop then move to the fridge to firm up the filling (an hour or so) . Serve warm or cold with vegan whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy! For step by step photos, tips and more see above post.
Notes
- Store: the pie will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: pie can be frozen for 2-3 months, wrapped well. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Bourbon is completely optional and the pie is incredibly delicious with or without it.
- For gluten free vegan pecan pie use a gluten free pie crust. (recipe coming next😊)
- Sprinkle a wee bit of sea salt before serving for a sweet salty contrast
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop and oven
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keywords: vegan pecan pie