Carrot Spice and Walnut Pie Recipe
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Carrot Spice and Walnut Pie

By: DJKD 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 deep dish pie
 

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
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Steam carrots until soft but not mushy. Cool slightly.
  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.
  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 331 | Total Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2002 by SUZANNE55   view full review
I thought this recipe was EXCELLENT. Tasted very similiar to pumpkin pie (which I happen to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by ilham778   view full review
great pie I've made this before but I boiled the carrots in the honey and added ginger as this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by DJKD   view full review
Delicious for those who don't like pumpkin pie. Yummy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by merritt   view full review
This pie is absolutely delicious! It is very similar to sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by melpy   view full review
This was pretty good. Very easy and a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by upnorthyukon   view full review
Surprisingly good! I tried to use my hand blender to mix the carrots, but it didn't work too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Johnny   view full review
Such a good recipe! I was a little sceptical but I plan to make this a tradition
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JGOULD797   view full review
Tastes like a sweet potato pie, with a little crunch. This was a surprise favorite.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2009 by Jess   view full review
Mmmmm! Such a tasty pie! My boyfriend and I have made this twice and have loved it both times....

 

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