Description
A warm, nutty, and sweet plant-based pecan pie with a perfectly crisp crust and luscious filling. Made with natural ingredients including toasted pecans, maple syrup, and a natural gelling agent for flawless texture. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy treats with simple preparation and customizable options.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 pre-made or homemade plant-based pie crust (buttery and flaky)
Filling
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out your plant-based pie crust and fit it gently into your pie pan. Chill it in the fridge while preparing the filling to ensure the crust retains its shape and bakes up crispy.
- Toast the Pecans: In a dry skillet, gently toast the pecans until fragrant and golden brown to enhance their flavor and add crunch.
- Make the Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine plant-based butter, maple syrup (natural), brown sugar, and plant-based milk. Stir until melted and smooth, then whisk in the natural gelling agent, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract (natural). Stir continuously until the filling thickens slightly.
- Combine and Fill: Remove the filling from heat, fold in the toasted pecans, then pour the mixture evenly into the chilled pie crust, distributing the nuts throughout.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden. Monitor to prevent over-browning, covering edges with foil if necessary.
- Cool Completely: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature fully before slicing to let the filling set perfectly for easier serving.
Notes
- Pre-toast the pecans to maximize flavor and crunch.
- Keep the crust chilled before baking to prevent shrinking and achieve flakiness.
- Watch baking time carefully; a slightly wobbly center means perfectly set filling.
- Use fresh plant-based butter and quality maple syrup (natural) for best taste.
- Cool the pie completely before slicing for ideal texture and sliceability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie, Plant-Based Dessert, Vegan Pie, Gluten-Free Pie, Nutty Dessert, Maple Syrup Pie
