My husband Scott LOVES pecan pie! He loves all dessert really – he doesn’t discriminate when it comes to sweets, but there is something about pecan pie for him…ha ha, let’s be honest, it’s all the sugar…and that yummy pecan flavor of course. Traditional pecan pie is basically sugar, butter, pecans, and eggs. The two main sugars used are corn syrup and brown cane sugar. So it’s not a stretch to modify the recipe and swap out the sugars, for example, instead use honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, coconut nectar, etc. I wanted to make a pecan pie recipe that was similar to an original recipe but with my own special twist and dates came to mind. I made this pie over the weekend for family visiting. Ah ha! The perfect opportunity to snag some recipe testers. And I’m so happy to report that everyone really liked it! I was afraid it would be too “datey” or too sweet or not “pecany” enough. But everyone genuinely liked it. And Scott LOVED it. He was very excited about it. Yay. I used this original recipe as an inspiration. Continue reading
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Date Pecan Pie
Labels: dessert, fall treats, gluten free, holidays, thanksgiving desserts.
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My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. In this post I have included the recipes I make each year for Thanksgiving. I have also included two recipes (from fellow friend bloggers) that I include in my Thanksgiving feast. I hope that this time of year finds you well. I hope that you are able to find moments of calm and peace. I hope that you are surrounded with friends and family who make you feel special and loved. Find the joy and laughter in each day. Choose happiness and always…find gratitude. xo,–Amber Continue reading
Labels: holidays, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving desserts, thanksgiving side dishes.
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Grain-Free Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffins
I wanted to make a fall-inspired snack for my kiddos this week…and they LOVE apple cinnamon anything, so some yummy apple cinnamon mini muffins fit the bill. I find that mini muffins are perfect for snack time – they are easy to pack and easy to eat. I prefer to make muffins with almond flour, as one cup of almond flour has 20 grams of protein! I love that my kiddos are getting a good protein surge for their morning snack (not to mention all those good fats) to hold them over until lunch. I’m excited about more apple recipes in the coming weeks, especially this one from Ricki Heller. I hope everyone is having a great fall so far. I’ve got my Halloween costume all set and ready to party. Woot-woot. Continue reading
Labels: fall treats, grain free, holidays, muffins, Paleo, snacks, thanksgiving desserts.
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This sounds delicious Amber! Pinned it.
Thanks Emily! I’m so glad it turned out. Next up…pecan date bars! 🙂
This recipe looks incredible, Amber! I can’t wait to try it. I know exactly what you mean about too datey. I’m so glad that this recipe is not too datey or too pecany, but just perfect. 🙂
Shirley
Thanks Shirley! I hope you try it. Please let me know what you think!! 🙂
I have to admit pecan pie is one of my favs too, what a creative idea to use the dates for the caramel-esque flavor and binding!!
Yay! Another pecan pie fan. Thanks Tessa. It turned out really well. Easy and tasty. I have to say, I love dates!