GREAT GRANDMA'S CARROT PECAN PIE

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Yum! This is not your average pecan pie. It's a cross between a carrot cake and a pecan pie. It's a match made in pie heaven! The crunchy brown sugar and not topping is the perfect touch. It tastes like fall with every bite.

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 prepared pie crust
8 large carrots, cooked and pureed
3 large eggs, beaten well
1/2 tsp each: ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground nutmeg
1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can(s) (14-ounces) sweetened condensed milk
PECAN TOPPING
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c butter, softened
1 1/3 c pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Combine carrots, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • 2. Pour into prepared pie crust.
  • 3. Mix brown sugar, butter, and pecans. Sprinkle on top of pie.
  • 4. Bake 25 minutes, 375 degrees while covered with tin foil. Remove tin foil and bake 20-25 minutes.
  • 5. It is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Sadamahmed Teewino
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This pie is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They will love the sweet and nutty filling, and they won't even realize they are eating carrots.


Jim Katsaras
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This pie is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Charles Rector
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best carrot cake he had ever had. The pie was moist and flavorful, and the pecan topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Max Badders
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This pie is a must-try for any carrot cake lover. The combination of carrots and pecans is divine, and the creamy filling is smooth and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


M HASNAIN Khan
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The carrot pecan pie was a hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved the sweet and nutty filling, and the adults appreciated the unique flavor of the carrots. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Next Tow
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It is also a delicious and affordable dessert. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and easy dessert to try.


Lifebidder 69
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I love carrot cake, so I was excited to try this carrot pecan pie. It did not disappoint! The pie was moist and flavorful, and the pecan topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sani Abbas
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This pie was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pie again soon.


Bjorn Ramos
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of carrots and pecans, and the pie was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Salman Asgher
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This carrot pecan pie is a delicious and unique twist on a classic dessert. The carrot and pecan flavors complement each other perfectly, and the creamy filling is smooth and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a