While pumpkin pie is the classic Thanksgiving dessert, my favorite has always been pecan! I know it's full of sugar, but come on, that soft, gooey, buttery filling, topped with crunchy pecans - what could taste better than that??
However, for years, I shied away from making my own pecan pie. It seemed that something that yummy and delicate would have to be difficult to make, right? Plus, once I got more into health, it seemed criminal to cook with high-fructose corn syrup on purpose...
But then, my little sister informed me that not only is it super-easy (one could say easy as pie), but you can also make pecan pie with maple syrup!
The recipe below is not hers, but it's simple, delicious, and contains NO corn syrup or refined cane sugars. Instead, it is made with real maple syrup and coconut sugar and a few other whole food ingredients. Making your own crust is also surprisingly easy, but if you don't have the time or don't feel up to it, you can also use a store bought crust instead.
As with most custard-type desserts, it's best to make pecan pie ahead of time so that it has time to cool completely before you dig in. This actually works out well for Thanksgiving, as you can get your pie made the day before so you won't have to worry about it on the actual day-of, when you'll likely be plenty busy with cooking other things.
Without further ado, here's your new favorite Thanksgiving dessert! :-)
However, for years, I shied away from making my own pecan pie. It seemed that something that yummy and delicate would have to be difficult to make, right? Plus, once I got more into health, it seemed criminal to cook with high-fructose corn syrup on purpose...
But then, my little sister informed me that not only is it super-easy (one could say easy as pie), but you can also make pecan pie with maple syrup!
The recipe below is not hers, but it's simple, delicious, and contains NO corn syrup or refined cane sugars. Instead, it is made with real maple syrup and coconut sugar and a few other whole food ingredients. Making your own crust is also surprisingly easy, but if you don't have the time or don't feel up to it, you can also use a store bought crust instead.
As with most custard-type desserts, it's best to make pecan pie ahead of time so that it has time to cool completely before you dig in. This actually works out well for Thanksgiving, as you can get your pie made the day before so you won't have to worry about it on the actual day-of, when you'll likely be plenty busy with cooking other things.
Without further ado, here's your new favorite Thanksgiving dessert! :-)
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