Why did pecan pie crack?

Pecan pie has a somewhat similar set of issues—the filling can crack, the bottom can be under-baked, the filling can seep under the crust, and the nuts can be soggy. Like the pumpkin pie, the filling will crack if the pie is over-baked or cools too quickly .

Does pecan pie contain gluten?

Without the crust, the filling in pecan pie is naturally gluten free . So making it gluten free just means using my best ever gluten free pie crust as the vessel for this marvelous filling.

How do you keep pecan pie from being runny?

To avoid this, always start your pecan pie at a high enough temperature, such as 425 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit . You can lower the temperature to around 350 degrees Fahrenheit after the first half-hour, or 30 minutes. It is done when you notice the pecan filling is bubbling and the pie is browned.

Can I leave pecan pie out overnight to cool?

How Long Can Pecan Pie Be Left at Room Temperature? Pecan pies can stay on the counter for up to two hours before they need to be refrigerated , according to the FDA. After two hours at room temperature, your food is at risk for harmful bacteria growth.

What will an excess of gluten do to your pie?

The key to standard pie crust is having pockets of fat surrounded by flour. But if that fat starts to melt and mixes with the flour, it can start to develop gluten, which can lead to a tough crust .

Can celiacs eat pecans?

Nuts in their pure form are gluten-free . This includes peanuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, cashews, Brazil nuts and all other natural nuts. Sesame seeds and sunflower seeds are also gluten-free. While nuts are naturally gluten-free, you need to be careful with flavored nuts.

Is pecan pie bad for IBS?

Although pecans are low in all fodmaps , you'll find the other components within a pecan pie are not always suitable to eat when you are following a low fodmap diet. Take the pastry for example, this usually contains wheat flour, which contains the fodmaps fructans and GOS.

Why did my pie crack in the middle?

Those cracks you see in your pie are the result of overcooked eggs , eggs that have tightened up so much, in an uneven way, that they've created fissures in the filling.

Why did my pie crust crack after baking?

Your dough might be too dry or unevenly hydrated . When dough doesn't have enough water, or if it's not properly hydrated (more on that below), it will feel and look dry and be prone to cracking.

What does it mean when a pie cracks?

You overbaked the pie Eggs, when cooked, thicken and set the custard, but when overcooked the egg proteins will tighten up quickly and create cracks . The key to perfectly baking a pumpkin pie is to pull it out of the oven before it's actually finished cooking.

Vegan Pecan Pie Bars (Gluten-Free) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

Last updated - February 19, 2024; Published - November 13, 2020 By Rhian Williams 11 Comments

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These Vegan Pecan Pie Bars have a crunchy, buttery base anda fudgy, gooey filling and are loaded with toasty pecans. They're also gluten-free and refined sugar free and make a great alternative to Pecan Pie. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

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How to make this recipe

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Combine all ingredients for the base in a glass mixing bowl.

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Transfer the mixture to aone-pound loaf tinlined withbaking paper.
Use your fingers to push the mixture all the way to the edges, then use a spatula to press down on it until the surface is completely even.

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Bake in oven for 10 minutes - you'll be baking this again so you don't want to over-bake at this stage!

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Place the soaked and drained dates, almond butter, plant-based milk, vanilla, salt (and brandy if using) in afood processororblender.

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Blend until completely smooth, mixing it around a couple of times if necessary.

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Spread the filling over the cooked base.

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Press the chopped pecan nuts firmly into the filling until you have pressed them all the way to the bottom and the surface is completely covered with pecan nuts.

Tip: Chopping up the pecan nuts makes it easier to slice through the surface once they're baked.

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Bake in the oven for around 20 minutes.

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Leave to cool completely before slicing, keeping in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, to allow the filling to set properly.

Substitutions you can make

You can add thebrandy(or any other alcohol of choice) to taste, or omit it entirely.
You can add somecinnamonto the filling.
You can useany type of plant-based milk: I usedcashew milk, butalmond milk, oat milk, soy milk, rice milk etc all work well.
You can replace the almond butter with pecan butter or sunflower seed butter.

Substitutions to be careful of

You can usewhite rice flour but the texture is much better with brown rice flour.

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How long do these Pecan Pie Bars keep for?

These Pecan Pie Bars do taste best when fresh, but keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days.

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More gluten-free vegan pie recipes

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Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Blueberry Pie
Apple Galette
Sweet Potato Pie
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Apple Pie Bars
Lemon Tart
Raspberry Madeleines

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