Vegan Pecan Pie Recipe

Top photo of vegan pecan pie slice on a plate.

Sweet, delicious, and easy to make, this Vegan Pecan Pie recipe is melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Made with your choice of a homemade or store-bought vegan pie crust and simple, everyday pie filling ingredients, you'll love how perfect this Vegan Pecan Pie is for any holiday occasion!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Chill Time 4

Total Time 5 20

Servings Slices

Calories 342kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Ingredients

1 batch vegan pie crust
2 1/4 cups pecans, halved
2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup melted vegan butter
2/3 cup maple syrup or light corn syrup
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare the pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie pan.
Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the pie crust. Set aside.
Whisk together the ground flax seed with the water and set aside until a gel forms (about 2-3 minutes).
Once thickened, whisk together with all remaining ingredients until smooth.
Pour the sugar mixture on top of the pecans and smooth out the top.
Place the prepared pie pan on a baking sheet (since it can bubble up a bit while baking), then bake for 60-65 minutes. If the pie crust begins to brown too much, tent the pie with foil.
Once done, use a rubber spatula to gently press down on the pecans.
Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then place in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours (but ideally overnight) before slicing and serving.

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Notes

There are two options for the syrup: maple syrup or light corn syrup. Technically, the light corn syrup works slightly better in binding the ingredients and creating the right pecan pie filling texture. However, the flavor of the maple syrup takes this recipe to another level! Feel free to choose from whatever you have on hand and whatever works best for you.

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