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9th family generation pecan-topped carrot pie

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Recipe by
Melanie Ross
@phoenixmaine75
Rumford, ME

People are often surprised to learn that carrots are the main ingredient in this tasty dessert. It's a different twist!

yield 6 -8
prep time 35 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For 9th family generation pecan-topped carrot pie

  • 4 c
    sliced fresh carrots
  • 1 can
    (14 ounces) sweeteed condensed milk
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • dash salt
  • 1
    unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, melted

How To Make 9th family generation pecan-topped carrot pie

  • 1
    Add 1 in. of water to a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 9-11 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool.
  • 2
    Place the carrots, milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Cover and process until pureed; process 1 minute longer. Pour into pastry shell. Combine the pecans, brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over filling.
  • 3
    Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and edges are browned. (Cover edges of crust with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.) Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
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