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    The best Easy Pecan Pie recipe without corn syrup

    Feb 20, 2022 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy homemade Pecan pie recipe with maple syrup is delicious with a crumbly, crispy crust and a sweet and crunchy pecan filling. As easy as it can be without pre-baking pie crust and made without corn syrup.

    The easy pecan pie recipe

    Pecan pie

    Every one knows this traditional American Pecan Pie recipe ! This loved dessert is usually prepared for the end of year celebrations and more precisely for Thanksgiving day.

    For those who do not know this day, Thanksgiving is a big family holiday celebrated in the United States in the month of November. They gather around a family table to enjoy the famous stuffed turkey but also sweets pie recipe such as this pecan pie, Apple pie or pumpkin pie. 

    Composition of the best and easiest pecan pie

    There are different pecan pie recipes, but they are all as simple and quick to make with only 2 preparations: 

    • Classic pie crust recipe : quite different in texture and taste from the pie shell usually found in apple tart or strawberry tart. It is more like a quick puff pastry. It is crumbly, very crispy and with the good taste of butter. 
    • Pecan Filling: A soft, flavorful texture wit pecans that add a lot of crunch. You can replace some of the pecans with walnut kernels and almonds. The original recipe is prepared with corn syrup which is a glucose syrup, that I replaced here by maple syrup which is more accessible and much flavorful. This is a non-alcoholic recipe, but you can find versions like the bourbon pecan pie that contains alcohol and that you can also replace with rum. 
    Easy pecan pie recipe
    Easy pecan pie recipe

    Material

    This recipe doesn't require a lot of equipment, which is why we love it even more. You won't need to turn on your mixer - a simple hand whisk will do the job.

    • A pie dish
    • A rolling pin

    Pecan pie filling ingredients

    • Eggs: at room temperature, they help structure the filling and give a thick consistency. 
    • Brown sugar: flavors the recipe and adds sweetness. 
    • Butter: unsalted and melted butter so that it blends in well and gives a smooth mixture.
    • Syrup: gives a creamy texture and softness in the mouth, you can use as in the traditional recipe light corn syrup, or like me replace it by maple syrup or make a mixture with honey.
    • Vanilla extract and salt: Adds more flavor and balances the taste. 
    • Pecan: One part crushed for the inside and another for the top, but you can also reduce the quantity and only put some on the top. Or make a mixture of nuts like almonds and walnuts. You can also roast the nuts in the oven for a few minutes to bring out their flavor even more.  
    • Optional: Cinnamon or gingerbread spices to spice things up a bit. Alcohol like bourbon or rum. Cocoa powder or melted chocolat for a chocolate pecan pie recipe. 

    The easy pecan pie recipe

    How to make Pecan Pie

    This recipe is a simple pecan pie recipe. It doesn't require much equipment, you will only need a pie plate, a rolling pin and a hand whisk. 

    Make the pie crust

    1. Place the dry ingredients in a large container, the flour, sugar and salt. 
    2. Add the very cold butter, cut into pieces.
    3. Rub all the ingredients together with your hands until you get a sandy texture.
    4. Add the cold water and gather the dough to form a ball.
    5. Cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
    6. Roll out the dough on a floured work surface or between 2 sheets of baking paper to a thickness of 3-4 mm. (As large as the size of your pie dish).
    7. Cover the pie dish with the dough and shape it into pretty edges. 
    8. Place in the freezer while preparing the filling. (frozen pie will allow the crust to keep its shape during the baking process) 

    The easy pecan pie recipe

    Make the filling

    • Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C
    • In a bowl mix together eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
    • Stir in half of the coarsely chopped pecans.
    • Pour the mixture over the pie crust and place the remaining whole pecans on top. ( or for an old fashioned pecan pie version, put all the pecans directly into the filling).
    • Bake for about 50 minutes. (until the inside is firmer)
    • Let the pecan pie cool a little before serving warm with a whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

    The easy pecan pie recipe

    How to store this pie recipe

    It can be kept in the refrigerator for about a week, but remember to take it out in advance to serve it at room temperature or you can put it in the microwave for a few moments to cool it down a bit. 

    How to freeze pecan pie

    By freezing your dessert, you can always have some on hand for a quick craving or if you have guests over. Simply cut your pie into slices and place them in a storage box to keep for up to 3 months.

    To defrost, place in the fridge to gently defrost. 

    The easy pecan pie recipe

    How to make easy pecan pie recipe without corn syrup

    This is America's favorite dessert and the original recipe calls to use corn syrup which is a glucose syrup. Many people think that it is not possible to make this recipe by replacing this ingredient without altering the final taste of the pie.
    However, it is possible to make this recipe without corn syrup and still make it successful. Its texture will be mostly defined by the amount of syrup added, the more it contains the creamier the texture and the less it contains the thicker it will be. 

    You can simply replace it with another sugar syrup, like pure maple syrup, which has a delicious flavor, or by simply using honey or a combination of both.

    Easy pecan pie recipe
    Easy pecan pie recipe

    Others pie recipes

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    • Key lime Pie
    • Pumpkin Pie

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    Easy pecan pie recipe

    Pecan pie


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    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 10 servings
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    Description

    Recipe of the traditionnal American pecan pie, easy and without corn syrup (for a 8-9 inch / 20-23 cm pie dish)


    Ingredients

    Pie crust

    • 250 g Flour
    • 200 g Butter (cut in pieces very cold)
    • 40 g Granulated sugar
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • 40 ml Water (cold)

    Pecan filling

    • 250 g pecans (or a mixture of almonds, kernels and pecans)
    • 3 Eggs (at room temperature)
    • 50 g butter (melted)
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 50 g brown sugar
    • 150 ml Pure maple syrup (or corn syrup or honey)

    Instructions

    Pie crust

    1. Place the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a bowl.
    2. Add the cold butter pieces and rub with your hands until you get a sandy texture.
    3. Add the cold water and gather the dough with your hands to form a homogeneous dough ball.
    4. Cover the dough ball with cling film and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    5. Roll out the dough on a floured work surface and line a tart pan.
    6. Cut the excess dough and form a pretty border, then place it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the filling.

    Pecan pie filling

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
    2. In a bowl mix together the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, syrup and vanilla.
    3. Add half of the crushed pecans and mix.
    4. Pour the mixture into the pie dish on the prepared pie crust and place the whole pecans on top.
    5. Bake for about 50 minutes until the filling is firm.
    6. Let the pecan pie cool a little, serve warm with a little vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

    Notes

    • The pecans can be replaced in part by walnuts and almonds.
    • Instead of corn syrup you can use maple syrup or a mixture with honey.
    • Instead of brown sugar you can use another flavored sugar like brown sugar or coconut sugar.
    • You can apply a layer of gilding on the edges of the dough with a beaten egg and a brush to apply before baking.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Category: Dessert, pie
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 538
    • Sugar: 19
    • Sodium: 205
    • Fat: 40
    • Saturated Fat: 15
    • Carbohydrates: 42
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 7
    • Cholesterol: 103

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