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Writer's pictureMelissa Peralta

Pecan Pie w. Salted Chocolate Ganache - dairy free : gluten free : refined sugar free : paleo

Updated: Nov 21

A healthy alternative for your holiday pie baking, and packed with so many beneficial ingredients you will forget this is "dessert"!


pecans provide more than 19 vitamins and minerals, and promote heart health, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, and improve brain function.

almond flour contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can provide important benefits such as heart health, digestive health, and diabetes control. It is also an excellent source of iron and calcium.


maple is rich in antioxidants and full of minerals that are good for bone health, lower cholesterol and promote better brain health.


coconut oil contains many nutrients that contribute to a healthy diet, and are full of fatty acids that your body needs. It may help improve metabolism, cognitive function, and hair & skin health.


natural sea salt is full of necessary nutrients and trace minerals that play an essential role in many of our body's vital functions, including nerve function and mental health.



Pecan Pie Crust Recipe


INGREDIENTS


3.75 cups almond meal

4 cups almond flour

2 cups coconut oil (melted)

1/2 tsp flakey sea salt - I love SALTERY's Duxbury Salt!

1/4 cup amber maple


METHOD


Combine all in a bowl.


1 cup = 1 x 9" pie tin

1/4 cup = 1 x 4oz mason jar


Press evenly into a pie tin or mason jar.

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Pecan Pie Filling Recipe


INGREDIENTS


8 farm fresh eggs

4 cups maple syrup

1 cup coconut oil (melted)

1/2 cup almond flour

1/4 cup coconut cream (additive free)

8 cups chopped pecans


Whisk eggs until frothy.


Add maple syrup + coconut oil. Whisk to combine.


Then, add almond flour + coconut cream. Whisk to combine.


Finally, add 8 cups chopped pecans.


9" pie crust = 2 cups of filling / 60 mins @ 325

4 oz mason jar crust - 1/4 cup filling / 60 mins @ 325


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Salted Chocolate Ganache Recipe


INGREDIENTS


3/4 cup coconut oil

1 cup cocoa powder

1 cup raw local honey

1 tsp flakey sea salt - I love SALTERY's Duxbury Salt!


METHOD


Whisk together.


Wait for pies to cool and top with ganache and sea salt.


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