How to Make Carrot Pecan Crunch Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introducing the perfect dessert for the fall season – Carrot Pecan Crunch Pie! This delectable pie combines the sweet and earthy flavors of carrots with the rich and nutty taste of pecans, all nestled in a buttery and flaky pie crust. With a crunchy pecan topping that adds a delightful texture to each bite, this pie is sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 cups carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 pie

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To Make Topping: In a medium bowl combine brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, and chopped pecans. Mix well and set aside.
  • To Make Carrot Custard: Steam carrots until tender. Drain and cool. Place cooled carrots in a blender or food processor and add eggs, condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour carrot mixture into pie shell. Sprinkle with pecan topping.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    523 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 195mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 498mg