GREAT GRANDMA'S CARROT PECAN PIE

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Yum! This is not your average pecan pie. It's a cross between a carrot cake and a pecan pie. It's a match made in pie heaven! The crunchy brown sugar and not topping is the perfect touch. It tastes like fall with every bite.

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 prepared pie crust
8 large carrots, cooked and pureed
3 large eggs, beaten well
1/2 tsp each: ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground nutmeg
1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can(s) (14-ounces) sweetened condensed milk
PECAN TOPPING
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c butter, softened
1 1/3 c pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Combine carrots, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • 2. Pour into prepared pie crust.
  • 3. Mix brown sugar, butter, and pecans. Sprinkle on top of pie.
  • 4. Bake 25 minutes, 375 degrees while covered with tin foil. Remove tin foil and bake 20-25 minutes.
  • 5. It is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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