MauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
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Okay, for tonight we are living large, loose, and dangerous! Tonights experiment is sugar free pecan pie!
To pull this off I'm doing this more as a pudding pie so here we go in my 1970s kitchen...yes it is as old as me 🤣
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Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
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Okay, for tonight we are living large, loose, and dangerous! Tonights experiment is sugar free pecan pie!
To pull this off I'm doing this more as a pudding pie so here we go in my 1970s kitchen...yes it is as old as me 🤣
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Now I cheated this is a premade crust. And yes BTW I do have some OCD 😁
So prep the crust and bake it as directed.
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Nov 27, 2022 at 11:20pmTusky
Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
Now I'm using powdered Steva, to create a syrup measure 2 cups, slowly add water and allow it to disolve as you bring the quantity back to 2 cups.
1T maple flavor, 2t butter flavor, and 4 drops yellow.
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Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
Now why Maple flavor? A family member used to use Mrs. Buttersworth pancake syrup instead of corn syrup to make pecan pies, and it is a game changer.
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Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
Now essentially what we are making is something closer to gravy than pudding but that's okay as both are just thick sauces anyways. Use cornstartch not flour though as flour would taste a bit off.
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Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
So at this point the shell is baked, loaded with pecans, and we add our wierd sauce, then top with more pecans--walnuts work too.
We now bake it at 350F for 12 or so minutes to just cook the top.
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Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
It is out of the oven but needs to cool before I try to cut it or taste it. It smells right though.
Now what we have is a sugar free, as well as egg free, and butter free, pecan pie, so significantly lower calorie.
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Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 28, 2022
1st impression is it is not bad. There is a definite flavor from the powdered stevia. I may need to draw that back a bit but keep the water volume the same.  Over all the flavor is not intolerable though.  I'd say this is a successful experiment.
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Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 28, 2022
Why yes I am eating pecan pie for breakfast with my coffee, thanks for asking.
The flavor has mellowed with the chill of the fridge, next time I'll use a liquid stevia. The pecans will need to be preroasted. Pecan Pie 2.0 coming soon #CookingWithMaura #MastodonSupperClub
Show threadRalph058 (S/he/it) AF4EZNov 27, 2022
@MauraAlwyen Have to find the recipe for my granddaughter...if it is any good.
Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 27, 2022
@Ralph058 The recipe is all here in the thread. After I eat dinner I'll slice a piece and report back 😁
Show threadMauraAlwyen 🐘Nov 28, 2022
@Ralph058 1st impression is it is not bad. There is a definite flavor from the powdered stevia. I may need to draw that back a bit but keep the water volume the same. Over all the flavor is not intolerable though. I'd say this is a successful experiment.