Paleo Pecan Pie
Ingredients
The filling
-
10
ounces
organic raw pecan halves
-
1
cup
maple syrup
-
¾
cup
coconut sugar
-
3
large
eggs
-
¼
cup
ghee, melted
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
The crust
-
1
cup
almond flour
-
½
cup
coconut flour
-
¼
cup
arrowroot or tapioca flour
-
½
teaspoon
fine sea salt
-
½
cup
cold butter or palm shortening
-
1
large
egg
-
1
tablespoon
ice water (if needed)
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Cut in cold butter or palm shortening until the mixture resembles small peas.
- Add the egg and pulse until just combined, adding ice water if necessary.
- Transfer the dough to a plastic wrap-lined counter, shape into a ball, flatten into a disk, and chill for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the dough between parchment paper until about 12 inches in diameter.
- Grease the pie pan with ghee and transfer the crust, repairing any cracks as necessary.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut sugar, maple syrup, eggs, melted ghee, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Place half of the pecans in the crust and arrange the remaining on top, then pour the maple-egg mixture over the pecans.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
- Let the pie cool until the filling is set before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12 slices
Calories
517
Total fat
37g
Total carbohydrates
42g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
294mg
Cholesterol
90mg
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