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

FAQs

Does pecan pie filling contain gluten? ›

The filling of the pecan pie is naturally gluten-free and it's super easy to whip up. You only need a few ingredients to make the filling and a gluten-free pie crust to make a gluten-free pecan pie.

Like the pumpkin pie, the filling will crack if the pie is over-baked or cools too quickly. But unlike pumpkin pie which has pumpkin puree to give it structure, pecan pie filling is mostly just sugar, corn syrup and eggs, so the tendency to soufflé and fall is even greater.

It may be the type of pie you are baking. If you pre-bake the pie crust, poke holes in it, bake, then add the filling. However, if you are baking a pie with filling (pecan, pumpkin or blue- or blackberry), do not poke the shell with a fork. Doing so will let sticky liquid seep through and will cause the crust to stick.

A pecan pie is essentially a custard pie, and a liquid center is almost always the result of underbaking. The Karo Classic Pecan Pie recipe calls for baking the pie for 60 to 70 minutes at 350 degrees. In some ovens, however, the pie can take 75 minutes or more.

Yes, all single-ingredient nuts are gluten-free. That means the label will list just one ingredient, the nuts. Gluten-free nuts include (but are not limited to) peanuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, pine, macadamia and Brazil nuts.

Comstock by Duncan Hines: Their Original Country Apple Pie Filling is gluten-free and is clearly labeled to indicate this. It's a popular choice for its quality and taste . 2. Lucky Leaf: Their Premium Apple Fruit Filling is also gluten-free and made without high fructose corn syrup.

The center jiggles more than it's supposed to. Why didn't the filling set properly? If your pecan pie is still a little soupy, it simply means you need to bake it more.

Seal the Surface

Brush the surface of the unbaked crust with a beaten egg or egg white mixed with water before adding the filling. As the pie bakes, the proteins in the egg will form a moisture barrier over the crust and provide a layer of protection.

Puffiness and Color

Another clue that your pecan pie is done is a little puffiness around the edges of the pie near the crust. At this point, the pie's nuts-and-custard combination takes on a rich, medium-dark brown hue, and the crust is a gorgeous deep golden color.

And on that note…by pricking the crust all over with a fork, not only do you prevent it from puffing up into unsightly deformities, you also allow tiny holes for some of the filling to seep underneath which — hear me out! — transforms the crust into this buttery toffee-like deliciousness. Third, the toasted pecans.

What to put on the bottom of pie crust to keep it from getting soggy? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

Coating the inside surface of the bottom crust will create a barrier to prevent sogginess.

Vegetable oil - Lightly moisten a paper towel with vegetable oil and rub it over the surface of the pie dish to prevent sticking.

According to the USDA, any pie that is egg-rich (such as pecan, pumpkin, lemon meringue, and any custard pie) must be kept in the fridge after baking and cooling. The exception here is some store-bought pies, which may contain preservatives that will allow the pies to be left unrefrigerated.

If your pie is soupy, you probably didn't bake it long enough. Baking time can vary with this recipe, so it's best to give it a good jiggle before you take it out. If it's very jiggly, pop it back in the oven for 20 minutes or so until it's set.

Take a tasty Compliments Pecan Pie to a whole new dimension by topping with a thin, smooth layer of homemade dark chocolate ganache. We up the ante by garnishing with mini pretzels, toasted pecans, and sea salt for a savoury textural crunch to offset the sweet filling.

Most of our packages are clearly labeled with allergen statement; please refer to this or the detailed ingredient statement for gluten-containing ingredients. Our Comstock & Wilderness pie fillings and other plain vegetables are gluten free.

Pecan pie is a delightful concoction of pecan nuts mixed with a rich, caramelly filling made from eggs, butter, corn syrup, and sugar. The earliest pecan pie can be traced all the way back to the late 1800s, but it really peaked in the early 20th century when Karo™ syrup printed a pecan pie recipe on its bottles.

Is Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin gluten free? Yes. Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin is naturally gluten free.

Our pecan meal consists of finely ground Pearson Farm Pecans. Like our pecans, the meal is gluten free, keto friendly, and never cross contaminated with other tree nuts, making it a great flour alternative for nut allergy sufferers.