Pecan Pie Recipe {Gluten-Free}
This gluten-free pecan pie recipe was developed exclusively for Nuts.com and our customers by Miryam Quinn Doblas, Registered Dietitian (RD). Miryam shares her passion for nutrition and healthy eating on her website, Eat Good 4 Life.
The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to make my favorite holiday recipes. This pecan pie is a healthier, gluten-free variation of the comforting Southern treat. It will be a real crowd-pleaser at any holiday party. No need to worry about storing leftovers because your guests will happily devour the whole thing.
Mammoth-sized Georgia pecans are the star of this pie. These premium raw pecan halves look stunning atop the classic dessert. I enjoy snacking on different kinds of nuts, although I truly love the unique flavor of pecans. Plus, they’re an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids and phenolic antioxidants. Research suggests that adding pecans to a heart-healthy diet may help lower LDL cholesterol levels. Pecans are also high in fiber, protein, vitamin E and beta-carotene.
For an easy gluten-free crust, I used a mixture of almond flour, coconut oil and honey. Finely blanched almond flour has a similar consistency to all-purpose flour, which is why it works so well in baking. As an added bonus, almond flour is a nutritional powerhouse loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and minerals. The other secret to creating a crisp, delicious, and healthier crust is coconut oil. This plant-based oil acts like butter in the recipe, but is also known for boosting metabolism and the immune system.
For a healthier filling, I used a combination of coconut sugar and maple syrup, instead of corn syrup and refined sugar. These natural sugar alternatives are better for you, and create a filling that is just as sweet, sticky and delicious as you remember from traditional pecan pie.
Make this healthier gluten-free pecan pie recipe for the holidays and your whole family will thank you for it!
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp butter
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix the crust ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until combined. Press mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the crust starts to brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Using an electric mixer, whisk the eggs with the coconut sugar until you get a pale brown foam. Add the vanilla extract. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan. Add the butter and maple syrup. Cook over medium-low heat for about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Turn off the heat. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Fill the crust with the warm, thick filling. Arrange pecan halves over the filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F.
- Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours before serving.
- Decorate the pie with whipped cream or as desired.
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This recipe was developed and photographed exclusively for Nuts.com by Miryam Quinn Doblas, RD, of Eat Good 4 Life.
12 Responses to “Pecan Pie Recipe {Gluten-Free}”
I can’t believe how easy the gluten-free crust is. I am going to have to try it. And I love that there are double nuts in this!
Thanks, Katie! We hope you like it 🙂
Good to see Nuts.com back at the Prudential Center. Finally, a reasonably priced snack has returned to Devil’s games. Thanks for coming back.
Thanks for stopping by, Carl! 🙂
I have made pecan pie many years Gluten Free, but I never used a Gluten Free recipe. I just always adjusted the ingredients to my Gluten Free products. I am anxious to try this recipe using Gluten Free recipe. My Dad was a Pecan Pie lover and had his own recipe, he always liked mine I made even though it had Gluten Free crust I made from scratch. He wouldake me a pecan pie without a crust, of course he made sure I could eat the ingredients that he used. Thanks for this recipe. I have been Gluten Free for 36 years and have adapted several recipes to Gluten Free. An advant Gluten Free cook. Glenes Davis
Glad you found our recipe, Glenes! Let us know how you like it 🙂
Hello! I was just curious about whether I could use coconut flour in place of the almond flour? I have plenty of coconut flour but no almond flour at the moment. Thank you,and I look forward to trying this recipe out <3
Hi Elizabeth! You can certainly substitute coconut flour for almond flour. We recommend substituting 1 cup of almond flour with 1/4 cup of coconut flour.:)
I am allergic to eggs…I miss pecan pie. Do you think you could use Aquafava as an egg substitute?
Hi Debbie! You certainly can. We recommend using two tablespoons of aquafaba for every one egg. 🙂
The recipe calls for maple syrup but the instructions say add maple sugar. Can you clarify, please, which is it?
Thanks!
Hi Munjala! The recipe requires maple syrup, not maple sugar. Thanks for catching this! 🙂