Pecan Pie--No Corn Syrup

"Have long looked for a pecan pie recipe that doesn't contain corn syrup. Have tried several, and this rises to the top. It was submitted to AllRecipes by Elaine Helms. Not as cloyingly sweet as most pecan pies, and readily adaptable for personal preferences and modifications. I have listed her ingredients, then my substitutions for a lighter (lol) version that doesn't seem to sacrifice anything! Hope that you enjoy. If you start at the top of the ingredients (after crust) then you can blend them all in one bowl. I use a whisk, but you can use mixer just as well. With modifications this recipe will work well for a variety of specialty diets- diabetic, low carb, gluten free (use rice flour), omit crust altogether, vegetarian. Change flavors, nuts, add chocolate, coconut. Simply have fun!"
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
1 pie
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in micro-safe bowl.
  • Blend in both sugars.
  • Add eggs and beat in until foamy.
  • Add milk and blend in well.
  • Add vanilla (and alcohol if using).
  • Add flour and blend completely.
  • Beat together for about 1-2 minutes until sugar no longer grainy. (Test by pinching a little of the batter and rubbing between finger and thumb. If still grainy add another 1-2 tsp milk beating until sugars are dissolved).
  • Stir in pecans until well coated. If energetic arrange pecans in nice pattern on top after pouring into pie crust.
  • Pour into pie crust.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes depending on your oven. (I always cover crusts with crust protector or foil to avoid burning).
  • Pie will be done when nuts appear browned and filling is rising. It will sink as filling cools.
  • Enjoy alone or with cream or ice cream or :-).

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  1. I have been using this recipe (via allrecipes.com) for over a decade. Pecan pie is my husband's favorite pie, yet the corn syrup always ended up giving him a sore throat. When I found this, he was elated= no more sore throat. This recipe is the only one we use now for Pecan pie and it is equally as scrumptious as the other "top" pecan pie recipes.
     
  2. I must have done something wrong, I followed the directions baked the pie for 45 min at 350 it was not done, baked another 10 min it was a little jiggly in the center I took it out. Once it was cooled and I sliced it the filling was runny. Any suggestions on what I need to correct. The tasted fine I gave it 3 stars because it didn't set up.
     
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First, I want to thank all of you cooks out there who have contributed to Zaar. Since I found you all, I have had the most amazing cooking experiences. <br> <br>I live in the beautiful Pacific NW We have 4 seasons and I love it. Lived in the low deserts most of my life-hot hot hot!!! <br> <br>I moved to the NW after a divorce and my sons have followed me; so nice. I do not work outside the home, I am disabled. It took years to get used to, though. I live with a terrific man who is also my caregiver and together we have fun doing almost nothing; it's great. We live with two great cats and our children visit regularly. Very nice =) <br> <br>I grew up cooking as my Mom was/is a disaster in the kitchen. And far from disliking it I enjoyed it more and more. A few months ago I found Recipezarr. What a great place! I love all kinds of cooking. Over the last few years as I have become more debilitated I have worked harder on getting meals done simply and quickly. I still refuse to use prepackaged foods of any kind. Recently have gone off corn syrup and won't use anything that uses it or it's derivatives. Avoid cured foods, preservatives, etc. also avoid soy. If I could afford it I would only use organics, but I can't. So do the best I can. <br> <br>I don't know much about computers. Zaar has all kinds of games etc, but I don't know how to get involved. Everyone seems to have so much fun. But on the otherhand, I have sure learned alot of cooking techniques, ideas and tried wonderful foods from around the world that i have made myself. My cooking has improved alot. REading reviews and bios is great, too. <br> <br>My passions are Jesus, creative cooking in the shortest amount of time with fresh natural ingredients, envronment, outdoors, reading, following politics. <br> <br> My pet peeves are litterbugs, wasting water. As for cooking I have a couple as well: Splenda; recipe shortcuts that use prepackaged, pre-made products (I'm not a semi-homemade fan) as part of the recipe; i.e. pudding, cake mix, cool whip, etc. <br> <br>I guess my one exception is spaghetti sauce. My son yesterday made a great sauce from scratch. easy and delicious. he also made pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkin. so I guess I don't have any excuse to used the canned products any more. lol
 
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