Best 6 Pecan Carrot Pie Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable dessert that combines the nutty flavor of pecans with the sweetness of carrots? Look no further than pecan carrot pie! This irresistible treat is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or everyday indulgence. With its creamy filling, crunchy pecan topping, and a hint of carrot, this pie will surely tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN-TOPPED CARROT PIE



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People are often surprised to learn that carrots are the main ingredient in this tasty dessert. It's a different twist! -Darlene King, Estevan, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Add 1 in. of water to a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 9-11 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., Place the carrots, milk, eggs, pie spice, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Cover and process until pureed; process 1 minute longer. Pour into pastry shell. Combine the pecans, brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are browned. (Cover edges of crust with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.) Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

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CARROT PECAN CRUNCH PIE



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Carrot custard filling topped by crunchy pecan streusel--unusual and delicious!

Provided by Mary Wood

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 522.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 323.5 mg, Sugar 44.6 g

PECAN-TOPPED CARROT PIE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Pecan-Topped Carrot Pie Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Tom421

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups fresh carrots, sliced
1 can (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Add 1 inch of water to a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 9 to 11 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Place the carrots, milk, eggs, pie spice, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Cover and process until pureed; process 1 minute longer. Pour into pastry shell. Combine the pecans, brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and edges are browned. Cover edges of crust with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent over browning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

GREAT GRANDMA'S CARROT PECAN PIE



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Yum! This is not your average pecan pie. It's a cross between a carrot cake and a pecan pie. It's a match made in pie heaven! The crunchy brown sugar and not topping is the perfect touch. It tastes like fall with every bite.

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 prepared pie crust
8 large carrots, cooked and pureed
3 large eggs, beaten well
1/2 tsp each: ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground nutmeg
1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can(s) (14-ounces) sweetened condensed milk
PECAN TOPPING
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c butter, softened
1 1/3 c pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Combine carrots, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • 2. Pour into prepared pie crust.
  • 3. Mix brown sugar, butter, and pecans. Sprinkle on top of pie.
  • 4. Bake 25 minutes, 375 degrees while covered with tin foil. Remove tin foil and bake 20-25 minutes.
  • 5. It is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

PECAN CARROT PIE



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After moving from New York to Georgia, I had many opportunities to make pecan pie. This recipe stuns the Southerners when I tell them carrots are the secret ingredient! -Susan Elise Jansen, Smyrna, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup water
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
PECAN TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, simmer carrots in water for 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Place carrots and cream in a blender; cover and process until smooth. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, ginger and carrots; mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes., For topping, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add pecans; stir until coated, about 2 minutes. Spoon over carrot filling. Reduce heat to 325°, bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

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SWEET CARROT PECAN PIE



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During the depression, government food banks provided potatoes and carrots. Many dishes were developed such as carrot pie to bring something sweet to the table without taking too much from already empty pockets. Here's a modern day version using sweetened condensed milk to give the pie a smooth creamy consistency. Enjoy!

Provided by Pamela Jarvinen

Categories     Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 c sliced fresh carrots
1 can(s) (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
dash(es) salt
1 9 inch pastry pie crust (unbaked)
1 c chopped pecans
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Boil carrots in one inch of water, in large saucepan. When water is boiling, reduce heat, cover & cook 10mins or until tender. Drain and cool
  • 2. In a food processor, add cooled, cooked carrots, condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon & salt. Puree mixture and process approximately 1 minute longer. Pour into reserved pastry/pie shell.
  • 3. Combine pecans, brown sugar, and butter. Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie filling. Bake at 375°F , 45-50 mins, or until knife in center returns clean and crust edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Enjoy!
  • 4. TIP: if you don't have nutmeg, ground ginger and ground cloves, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of Pumpkin Pie Spices
  • 5. Optional Crust Enhancement-- For a special treat, try the Gingersnap Pecan Crust Recipe-- When using this crust, we leave out the ginger in the carrot filling and the pecans from the top, in favor of the crust which is made of crushed gingersnap cookies and chopped pecans-- This version will make your mouth snap to attention and say "OoohLaLa!"

Tips:

  • Use fresh carrots. Fresh carrots have a sweeter flavor and more nutrients than carrots that have been stored for a long time.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them cook evenly and will make the pie filling smoother.
  • Toast the pecans. Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar. Brown sugar will give the pie filling a richer flavor, while granulated sugar will help to keep it from becoming too sweet.
  • Don't overcook the pie. The pie is done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.

Conclusion:

Carrot pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give carrot pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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