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fully baked mock pecan pie on baking sheet (with site watermark)
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Mock Pecan Pie (No Nuts)

A nut-free version of pecan pie with a chewy, caramelized filling made from oats, corn syrup, and a few other pantry ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: nut-free, oatmeal, pies
Servings: 8
Calories: 440kcal
Author: BeeKneeBob

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked traditional pie shell
  • 2/3 cup uncooked rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup (Karo)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, corn syrup, beaten eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and melted butter. Stir until everything is well mixed.
  • Pour the filling into your unbaked pie shell and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45 to 60 minutes, until the top is a deep golden brown and the center is set. In an older oven, closer to 60 minutes is likely.
  • Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely before slicing. The filling will firm up as it cools.

Notes

  • Light corn syrup keeps the filling golden; dark corn syrup will give a richer, molasses-like flavor.