Carrot Spice and Walnut Pie

Carrot Spice and Walnut Pie

I modified the wonderfully creative recipe submitted by P.L. Weiss with terrific results. A new autumn favorite with my vegetarian friends. The fresh carrots really make a difference. Enjoy!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
1 deep dish pie
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish pastry shell, partially baked
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Steam carrots until soft but not mushy. Cool slightly.

Step 3
Place carrots in food processor and puree until smooth. Add honey, eggs, butter or margarine, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and walnuts. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl.

Step 4
In a separate bowl combine brown sugar and white sugar, mixing well to get all lumps out. Fold sugar mixture gradually into carrot mixture until well incorporated. Pour mixture into partially baked pie shell.

Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve pie warm or cold. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331
Calories
17g
Fat
44g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol53mg 18%
Sodium404mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate44g 16%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars33g
Protein3g
Vitamin C1mg 7%
Calcium44mg 3%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium191mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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