Mock Pecan Pie Recipe
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My Mock Pecan Pie Recipe is a delicious and easy no-nut pecan pie recipe that is a crowd favorite pie recipe!
Finally, those who can’t have nuts can enjoy the deliciousness with this easy, nut free pecan pie recipe! When you have those with nut allergies in your midst, you begin experimenting with how to make your favorite recipe into recipes they can enjoy. And here it is! The perfect nut-free version of my favorite pecan pie recipe. Even the pecan lovers love it!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Nut-free version of a family favorite recipe. Those who can’t have nuts (and even those who can) can enjoy this delicious pie! The pretzels’ crunchy, sweet, and salty combo is out of this world, but they still taste so much like pecans in this pie!
- Easy recipe. This recipe comes together quickly. You can use a homemade or store-bought pie crust.
- Make ahead friendly. I love to make this pie in advance to serve when entertaining or throughout the holiday season. It keeps beautifully!
How to Make Mock Pecan Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
You’ll need sugar, room-temperature eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and coarsely broken pretzels. You’ll also need an unbaked pie crust.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the pie filling. Whisk together the ingredients for the pie filling and pour into an unbaked pie crust.
Add the pretzel topping. Coat the coarsely broken pretzels with melted butter and sugar and spread onto the top of the pie filling and bake.
Storage Tips
To store: Store it covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
To freeze: Wrap the pie entirely in foil, wrapping it entirely around the top and bottom of the pie. Place into a freezer-safe zip-top bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Recipe Variations
With Oats: Use 1 1/2 cups rolled oats in place of the pretzels in the recipe. Omit the 3 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar from the recipe. Stir the rolled oats into the pie filling mixture and pour into the unbaked pie crust. Bake for 30 minutes at 350º F.
With Oats and Coconut: Use 2/3 cup rolled oats and 2/3 cup shredded coconut in place of the pretzels in the recipe. Omit the pretzels, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar from the recipe. Stir the rolled oats and shredded coconut into the pie filling mixture and pour into the unbaked pie crust. Bake for 30 minutes at 350º F.
Here’s my Mock Pecan Pie Recipe. I hope you love it!
Mock Pecan Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup maple syrup, or light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teasponn vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely broken pretzels
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Add the granulated sugar and eggs to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add in the maple syrup (or corn syrup), melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk to combine. Pour into the unbaked pie crust and place onto a rimmed baking sheet (optional).
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the broken pretzels, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Sprinkle over the top of the pie filling.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour. Cover the pie with foil after 30 minutes to prevent the top from becoming too brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To store: Store it covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- To freeze: Wrap the pie entirely in foil, wrapping it entirely around the top and bottom of the pie. Place into a freezer-safe zip-top bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
