PECAN CARROT PIE
After moving from New York to Georgia, I had many opportunities to make pecan pie. This recipe stuns the Southerners when I tell them carrots are the secret ingredient! -Susan Elise Jansen, Smyrna, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a saucepan, simmer carrots in water for 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Place carrots and cream in a blender; cover and process until smooth. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, ginger and carrots; mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes., For topping, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add pecans; stir until coated, about 2 minutes. Spoon over carrot filling. Reduce heat to 325°, bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.
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Bishnu Suwal
[email protected]This pie is a must-try for any carrot cake lover. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Chrissy Perez
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a delicious and healthy dessert.
Joy Ukuesa
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pie turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked it.
Sumiaya Akther
[email protected]This pie is so delicious! I love the combination of carrots and pecans.
Afiya Robin
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Md.Zillur Rahman
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Austin Holland
[email protected]This pie was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.
Md Ramjan
[email protected]The pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making this again!
Shernena Sample
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
AUGUSTUS AKUSIONWU
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this pie was amazing! The carrots added a subtle sweetness and moisture to the pie, and the pecans gave it a nice crunch.
Charity Gwaza
[email protected]This pecan carrot pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of carrots and pecans was unique and delicious, and the pie had a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.