Best 9 Poor Mans Pecan Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Poor Man's Pecan Pie, a delectable treat that offers a symphony of flavors without breaking the bank. This pie is a testament to culinary creativity, using simple and affordable ingredients to replicate the rich, nutty flavor of a classic pecan pie. With its flaky crust, gooey filling, and crunchy topping, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

The recipe features two variations: a traditional version and a gluten-free alternative. Both versions utilize pantry staples such as evaporated milk, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs to create a luscious filling. While the traditional recipe employs a classic pie crust made from flour, butter, and salt, the gluten-free variation offers a delectable almond flour crust, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.

For those seeking a decadent topping, the recipe provides an optional streusel crumble, a combination of flour, butter, sugar, and cinnamon that adds a delightful textural contrast to the creamy filling. Whether you prefer the traditional or gluten-free version, with or without the streusel crumble, this Poor Man's Pecan Pie is guaranteed to become a beloved family favorite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S POOR MAN'S PIE



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This is an even simpler recipe that I grew up with (I've looked at the other recipes for Poor Man's Pie and Sugar Cream Pie - the other name for this type pie.) My grandmother's recipe was a 2-2/3-3 formula. It was called Poor Man's Pie because farmers always had the ingredients handy.

Provided by ganymede

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 1 Pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy cream (Whipping Cream)
2/3 cup sugar (you can use white or brown, but Grandma always used white.)
3 tablespoons flour
butter, pats
nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350º.
  • Mix the cream, sugar, and flour.
  • Pour into an unbaked 8" pie shell.
  • Float several thin pats of butter on top.
  • Sprinkle with ground nutmeg.
  • Bake at 350º for 30-45 minutes or until top is a nice golden brown.
  • Chill, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

PECAN PIE V



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Unlike most pecan pies, this one does not require corn syrup.

Provided by Elaine Helms

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup light brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy, and stir in melted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, white sugar and the flour; mix well. Last add the milk, vanilla and nuts.
  • Pour into an unbaked 9-in pie shell. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 105.1 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

POOR MAN'S PIE



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This is an awesome recipe that I got from my coworker. It can be modified in many ways, including for the slow cooker. It's a simple meal of things you often already have on hand that really sticks to the bones, and it can also be a fun way to use up some leftovers.

Provided by KatieDarling

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Shepherd's Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
5 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease. Stir cream of mushroom soup and green beans into ground beef and bring to a simmer.
  • Spread ground beef mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over ground beef mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1041.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

POOR MAN'S PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Poor Man's Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white syrup
1/4 cup shortening, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup rolled oats (either quick cooking or regular,uncooked)
1/3 cup coconut (optional)
Cool Whip (optional)
1 pie crust (unbaked)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs until foamy.
  • Gradually add sugar.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except Cool Whip or pie shell.
  • Place mixture into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until center is firm.
  • Top with Cool Whip after pie is cooled,if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 133.6, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.3, Protein 3.5

POOR MAN PECAN PIE



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I have had this one for about 17 yrs. I was flaging beside a little lady house and she was always cooking something for me.

Provided by Donna Copeland @stayathomemomof4

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup(s) waffle syrup
2 - beaten eggs
3/4 cup(s) suger
1 cup(s) quick oatmeal
1 stick(s) margarine melted
2 tablespoon(s) pecans, in pieces i use 1/2 cup

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well
  • Pour into unbaked pie shells and bake at 350 for 35 mins

POOR MAN'S PIE



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I searched this out originally for a friend who wanted to recreate a pie from her childhood. Now I'm posting it for a request on the boards. I haven't made it, so let me know what you think about it.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 9 inch pie shell
1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup white sugar, but brown tastes better
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups light cream
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a large 9-inch pie plate with rolled out pastry dough, prick with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt.
  • Mix well and spread evenly over the bottom of the crust.
  • Warm cream in the microwave, (warm, not hot) and then carefully pour the warmed cream over the sugar mixture, completely covering it.
  • In bits, dab butter over the cream.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to an hour, or until golden spots form on the top.
  • The filling will seem liquid but will become firmer as it cools.

POOR MAN'S PECAN PIE



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Sweet, "nutty" flavor at only pennies a slice.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Pecan Pie

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
4 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup rolled oats

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs. Stir in melted butter, syrup, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Stir in oats. Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 297.8 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

POORMAN'S PECAN PIE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cups sugar
1 cups margarine
1 cups dark corn syrup
1 cups oats
3 units eggs
1 teaspoons vanilla
1 units pie shell

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, margarine & syrup in pan & heat until dissolved. Add rest of ingredients & mix well.
  • Pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 1 hour or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

TINA'S POOR MAN'S MOCK PECAN PIE



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I had this delicious pie at a pie social in the small community of Freisland WI the woman told me how to make it. Since I didn't have paper and pen, my sister memorized the first half and I memorized the second half. That's team work.

Provided by Tina Swain @WisMs

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup(s) milk
1 cup(s) coconut
3/4 cup(s) light corn syrup
3/4 cup(s) regular oatmeal
1 stick(s) butter, melted
2 - eggs, beaten
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar
1/2 cup(s) white sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/2 cup(s) walnut pieces
1 - unbaked 9 inch pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine all ingredients except nuts and pie shell in a bowl. Pour into pie shell
  • Sprinkle with walnut pieces
  • Bake 425 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 20-25 minutes more.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pie.
  • Don't overmix the crust. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
  • Use a fork to crimp the edges of the crust. This will help to seal the crust and prevent leaks.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the pie cooks evenly.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Poor man's pecan pie is a delicious and affordable dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give poor man's pecan pie a try.

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