Aunt Bonnie’s Dairy-Free Pecan Pie (w/ Egg-Free Option)

A special holiday recipe from the kitchens at Wholly Wholesome ~ There’s no question that pie is a staple in American homes during the holidays. Pie has that inevitable quality to bring together a family after a hard-earned holiday meal to enjoy some good old family tradition. The conversations that surround a fresh-baked pie include; “how’s school going,” along with “I can’t believe how big you’ve gotten.” A homemade conversation for a down home family that brings family closer every holiday is the cornerstone for every bite of pie.

Few Americans realize the history that goes into the pies they enjoy today. Originally called a “coffin” (meaning “basket” or “box”), the pie was the beginning of every holiday meal. For hundreds of years, tracing back to our great ancestors, every meal was baked into a crusty shell and served warm with meat filling the interior. Then, pies were considered a necessity.  Today, however, pies are considered a culinary delight. Our beloved pie is so special that it is now saved for family gatherings and a sweet treat after meals.

“Pies have been a central part of our family celebrations for generations,” said Doon Wintz, President, Wholly Wholesome. “My sister, Bonnie, and I have a friendly competition at holiday meals. She makes her famous pecan pies and I make pumpkin or ice cream pies. The winner is the one whose pies are gone. Having a large and supportive family (we usually seat 40+), it always comes out a tie—no pie left. It’s a real treat to pass along our family’s tradition through wholesome, natural and organic baked-goods. We understand the importance of family and how food brings them together in a really special way.”

Pies have a serendipitous appeal for every taste bud, from Apple Pie to Pumpkin Pie – from Blueberry to Cherry, and serendipitous tastes call for serendipitous recipes, including the one here for Bonnie’s Pecan Pie. Everyone has the ability to enjoy this recipe from Wholly Wholesome including pie lovers and special dieters. Whether you’re Vegan, Kosher or just interested in Organic and Natural foods, you can find a pie that suits you at www.whollywholesome.com or www.facebook.com/whollywholesome. In the meantime, consider baking this delicious Vegan Pecan Pie for your family this holiday season.

Aunt Bonnie’s Vegan Pecan Pie

 

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Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

50 mins

Total time

1 hour 20 mins

 

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup unbleached cane sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons vegan vegetable margarine
• 3 eggs, egg replacer equivalent of 3 eggs (such as Ener-G brand), ¾ cup applesauce or the substitute below
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 9” Wholly Wholesome pie shell
• 2 cups broken pecans (broken into small pieces)
• 60 whole pecan halves (for top of pie)

Instructions

1. Combine unbleached cane sugar and corn syrup in a fry pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes
2. Melt vegetable margarine into mixture
3. Set aside to cool (if you’re in a rush, put the pan on a bed of ice in the sink)
4. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
5. Once cooled, whisk in eggs or applesauce, sea salt and vanilla
6. Fill pie shell with broken pecans
7. Pour syrup mixture over pecans until it’s just below the rim
8. Arrange pecan halves on top starting with the largest pecans around the outside in a circle and using progressively smaller pecan halves as you circles move towards the center. Be sure to save some nice small ones for the center
9. Place on a piece of foil on top of a cookie sheet and place in the oven
10. Reduce oven to 350 deg F. and bake for 50 minutes or until pecans are nicely toasted, but not burnt

Notes

Egg Replacer for 3 eggs: In place of the eggs, whisk together 2 tablespoons ground flax meal, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and 6 to 7 tablespoons water.

Diet type: Vegan, Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free

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