How to Make a Low Sugar Pecan Pie

Most pecan pie recipes call for so much sugar and sweetness that it can put you into a coma with the overkill. This recipe that my wonderful older and generous sister shared with me allows the the molasses, butter and vanilla bring out the awesome flavor of the pecans.

I am by no means a professional in the kitchen, but even I am able to wow the fam when I cook up one of these pies!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp molasses 2 Tbsp melted butter 2 Tbsp flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 1

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   Preheat oven to 375°F

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   Spread the pecans along the bottom of the pie shell

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   Mix the remaining ingredients and pour them evenly over the pecans. (Don't worry about how it appears - the pecans will rise to the surface of the pie.)

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   Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes until the filling has set.

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   Remove from oven and let cool completely.

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   Sit back, enjoy your pie, AND the compliments and accolades which are sure to come your way :-)

Tips & Warnings

• About 20 minutes into the cooking you may want to use a pie crust protector, or tent the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent the pie crust edges from burning.

[shiuri]

on 11/8/2009 Thanks for sharing a more healthful version of this yummy pie!

[walker7]

on 11/1/2009 Sounds like a great recipe! Thanks!

[joanhaines]

on 10/28/2009 I can't believe it's this easy! Wow. Thanks.

[sweetspirit]

on 7/30/2009 Love pecan pie, thanks.

[kip29]

on 7/23/2009 Pecan pie is one of my favorite types of pie and this recipe looks very easy. I am always looking for ways to cut back on sugar, so can't wait to try this out!