Sugar Free Pecan Pie

Several years ago my mom was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. She was devastated for a short moment, but immediately after made up her mind that she would control it on her own without medicine. Let me tell you, she did! She started measuring out all her food and was able to control it following a healthy diet. She never felt sorry for herself. That’s just one of the things I love most about my mom. She is a fighter and a self problem solver. To this day she follows that same diet. With that she gave up a lot of her favorite foods, one being her favorite pie, pecan. I remember her and I talking about how she really missed pecan pie, so I decided after that I would surprise her that Thanksgiving and make her a sugar free pecan pie.

That Thanksgiving when I went home I had 4 mini pecan pies all for my mom. She was so happy. She told me a couple weeks later that she loved them and ate every single one. Since then I have made her sugar free pecan pie every year for Thanksgiving. I know it’s just a pie, but seeing my mom enjoy her favorite pie makes me happy.

Im going to visit my mom for her birthday in a couple days and will be surprising her with that same pecan pie! I can’t wait to get home and give it to her. Right before I started prepping I decided I wanted to share my recipe with you. So, if you have a family member or know someone that has diabetes and loves pecan pie then this recipe has your name written all over it!

Filling ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar free syrup
• 1 1/2 cups of Splenda or sugar substitute
• 2 cups of pecan halves

Crust:

• 1 pie crust. Store bought or made from scratch.

Kitchen tools:

• Medium pot
• Electric mixer or bowl
• Whisk

Recipe yields 1-9 inch pie or 4-4 inch mini pies. 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Spray the pie pan(s) with Pam Baking Spray then place the pie crust into the pan. If you are doing the mini pies cut the crust evenly down the middle on both sides to give you 4 separate pie crusts. See picture directly below. Work the pie crusts into the mini pie pans.

3. Using a pot, turn the burner on medium and add the Splenda and sugar free syrup. Bring to a boil while continuously stirring.

4. Beat the eggs using a bowl or an electric mixer and mix on low for 2 minutes.

5. Add the contents of the pot into the mixing bowl with the eggs while the mixer is on low.

6. Pour the filling into the pie shell(s). Distribute evenly if making the mini pies.

7. Place the pecans in the pie pan or if making the mini pies distribute the pecan halves evenly between the 4 mini pie pans.

8. Bake for 35 minutes. I recommend placing the pie pan on a lipped cookie sheet to prevent drips hitting the bottom of the stove.

9. Remove from the oven and allow cooling time.

10. Enjoy your sugar free pecan pie!

I hope you enjoyed my post. I would love to know if you use this recipe, so please share! Until next time friends! Xoxo