Name: Sweet Caramelized Gluten Free Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: pie
Ingredients: store bought gluten free pie crust or this 15-Minute Light &amp; Buttery Almond Flour Pie Crust; 1 cup coconut sugar; 1/4 cup agave nectar; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups pecans, chopped

This is a vertical image looking at a white pie dish with sliced pecan pie in it from the left side. The pie dish is to the left side of the image on a light grey surface with a small bowl of whipped cream with a spoon in it is in the bottom right corner of the image. To the right of the pie dish are a stack of two plates with a slice of pecan pie on it. To the top of the image are small white plates and a glass jar of milk is in the top left corner of it. — Gluten Free Pecan Pie is sweet and gooey loaded with toasty pecans and caramel flavor. Super simple to make and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

Alright friends, get ready. I’m about to share my favorite pie ever!! Pecan is hands down my favorite favorite pie. I love the caramel-y sugary toasted pecan flavors. If I am ever confronted with a choice of pies…

You get it. Pecan’s my girl.

So let’s make my favorite pie in all the land. The best pie known to man. The king of allll the pies. Um, have I hyped it sufficiently yet?

This is a vertical image looking at stack of small white plates with a slice of pecan pie on it. The slice of pie is topped with a dollop of whipped cream. The plates sit on a light grey surface with some crumbs scattered around it. Blurred in the front, bottom of the image are a fork and knife. To the top left corner is a pie and glass of milk peeking in from the side.

Ingredients for this delicious pie

Unsalted Butter: Provides a rich, creamy flavor that enhances the pie’s filling and crust. If you prefer, sub in refined coconut oil or ghee for the butter.

Eggs: Eggs serve as a binder, helping to set the filling so it holds together when sliced. They also contribute to the gooey texture of the filling.

Coconut Sugar: Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar and imparts a deep, caramel-like flavor. It pairs well with the pecans and adds to the complexity of the pie’s sweetness.

Agave Nectar: Agave nectar blends smoothly into the filling, ensuring a silky texture, and helps balance the flavors without being overly sugary. If you prefer, sub in honey or maple syrup.

Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the pie, adding warmth and depth.

Pecans: Pecans are the star ingredient, offering a crunchy texture and buttery, toasty flavor. They provide contrast to the smooth filling, adding a satisfying bite to the pie.

Salt: A pinch of salt balances the sweetness of the pie and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. It prevents the pie from being overly sweet and brings out the richness of the pecans and butter.

This is an overhead horizontal image of a glass bowl on a light grey surface. In the bowl is eggs, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. — Combine the coconut sugar, agave nectar, butter, eggs, vanilla and salt.

This is an overhead horizontal image of a large glass bowl with a light brown mixture with chopped pecans on top. The bowl sits on a light grey surface. — Add the chopped pecans into the mixture.

This is an overhead horizontal image of a large glass bowl on a light grey surface. In the bowl is a brown liquid base with chopped pecans in it. A silver utensil is in the mixture with the handle pointing to the top right corner of the image. — Mix well until the pecans are incorporated.

This is an overhead horizontal image of a white pie dish with a pecan pie in it before it's been baked. The pie dish sits on a light grey surface. — Transfer the pecan mixture into the pre-baked crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set.

How to make gluten free pecan pie

Press the crust into the pie dish and bake for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, agave nectar, butter, eggs, sea salt, and vanilla. You can use a handheld whisk or electric mixer depending on your preference.

Then, fold in the chopped pecans. I found the more chopped the pecans are, the better they hold together once you cut into the pie.

Pour the pecan mixture into the center of the crust when it’s done its first bake and bake for another 30 – 35 minutes until the center no longer jiggles.

Allow to cool before cutting into it. Top with a sprinkle of flakey salt and whipped cream of ice cream!

This is an overhead vertical image of a white pie dish with a pecan pie in it. The pie dish is on a light grey surface with a small bowl of whipped cream with a spoon in it. To the right of the pie dish is two forks and a knife. To the top of the image is a small white plate and a glass jar of milk is in the top left corner of it.

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Recipe

GF Gluten-Free