Faux Pecan Pie Without Pecans

Faux Pecan Pie Without Pecans

from southernplate.com
70 min

My faux pecan pie without pecans is a taste twin to the classic Southern pecan pie but it's safe for people with a nut allergy.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of melted and cooled unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 unbaked deep dish pie shell
  • 1.5 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350.

  2. 2

    For the filling: Place the first five ingredients in a large bowl and mix with a wire whisk until well combined.

  3. 3

    Pour into the pie shell.

  4. 4

    Combine all topping ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well with a spoon to coat the pretzels.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pie.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, covering the pie dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent it from over-browning.

  7. 7

    Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. Can be made a day or two ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.