Sugar-Free Pecan Pie That Stays Sticky & Gooey When Cold!

It’s that time again. Fall is here (well it is where I am, we had our first frost last night). That chill is in the air and the smell of pumpkin-spice-everything is wafting on the wind. It’s the perfect setting and time for this sugar-free pecan pie!

The best keto Pecan PIe Recipe ever!

If you are a fan of pecan pie, you will be over the moon for this sugar-free version. All the taste without all the carbs!

• Low carb & keto-friendly
• Gluten-free
• Sets perfectly, with an ooey-gooey sticky filling
• Will not crystalize when cold
• Tastes like the real deal
• The perfect addition to your holiday treat list

What sweeteners work best

For the crust, you can use your favorite sweetener. Any granular sweetener will work perfectly fine for the base. You can use erythritol, monk-fruit, swerve, bocca sweet (etc) you get my point, any granular sweetener will do.

Liquid sweetners do not work so well in the crust recipe because they throw off the balance between liquid and dry ingredients.

For the sugar-free pecan pie filling – Allulose. Allulose is the best sweetener for the filling because it creates a gooey, sticky texture (much like regular sugar will) without crystalizing when cooled. It keeps its texture exceptionally well, and has zero aftertaste. If you use any other sweetener in the filling I cannot guarantee it will set, or have any kind of texture resembling a pecan pie.

Are pecans keto?

You bet! Pecans are a wonderful addition in low carb baking. In one cup of pecan halves there are 14 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of fiber. At only 4 net carbs per cup, they make the perfect addition to low carb baked goods.

Sugar-free Pecan Pie Flavor profile & texture notes

Ok, we have to make up for some texture and flavour in the recipe that we miss by removing certain ingredients.

Most pecan pies call for corn syrup, and y’all know that isn’t going to happen. But the corn syrup does add that gooey texture to the final product.

We overcome the texture hurdle by making our own version of corn syrup. It’s an extra step that takes about 30 minutes but makes the world of difference in the final pie. We make a syrup from water and allulose and take the allulose to a sticky syrupy stage. This replaces the corn syrup perfectly!

As far as the flavour profile goes, to replace some of the depth that you get from brown sugar, I opted to add a bit of orange rind and cinnamon, but this is completely optional. I’ve also made this sugar-free pecan pie with just a tiny bit of maple flavoring and it was enough to add that extra depth (also it was delicious). You don’t have to add anything – but I do love the tiny bit of cinnamon and hint of orange in this recipe.

Tips for the pie crust

• Toss all the crust ingredients into a bowl.
• Stir it all together until it turns into a soft dough. The dough is going to feel wrong, almost like cookie dough, but that texture is right. 
• Spread the dough into your pie pan.  I found wet fingers help to get the job done faster. Make sure to prick the entire crust with a fork before baking.
• To prevent the crust from over-browning during baking be sure to wrap the pan in a layer of tinfoil.

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Tips for the filling

• Cook the allulose and water until the allulose turns a very light amber colour (the color of golden corn syrup) and set aside to cool completely. It doesn’t take long to get to this stage (about 5 minutes over medium heat) so keep a careful eye on the allulose syrup.
• Do not stir while the allulose is cooking. Stirring causes allulose to splash up on to the sides of the pan and burn. Those bits fall back into the allulose and cause the syrup to turn bitter.
• Once the allulose is cool you can add the butter, flavorings, and eggs, but you have to ensure that the allulose mixture is cool to the touch or it will scramble the eggs when you add them.
• Add the pecans to the crust, and pour the filling over the top. Place the pie into a preheated oven and gently lay a piece of tin foil over the top. This prevents the allulose from over-browning.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes. Do not over bake. Over baking will cause the pie to have a jelly-like consistency instead of soft and gooey. The pie is done when the pecans on the top are golden brown and the filling looks almost set.

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Storage & Serving suggestions

This is a recipe best served on the day it is made.

This sugar-free pecan pie is best stored in the fridge and brought up to room temperature before serving. Our pie stored very well in the fridge for 48 hours before I felt the crust deteriorated too much too enjoy.

This pie is also incredibly good served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and makes for a wonderful addition to any holiday or a special meal.

Looking for More Fall Recipes?

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