Impossibly Easy Pecan Pie

This Impossibly Easy Pecan Pie recipe is one that I have wanted to try for a long time now. I adore pecan pie and anything that might make it possible for me to enjoy one quicker or easier is something I am keenly interested in!
Impossible Pecan Pie is actually one of the easiest pecan pies I have ever made! Yay!!
Impossibly Easy Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is not something we ever had when I was growing up. Mother was very thrifty and I suspect that pecans were not in her budget. I remember buying frozen Mrs. Smith's Pecan Pies after I got married and falling in love with them.
I remember when I was pregnant for my oldest daughter I had a serious craving for a Pecan Pie, so I picked up a Mrs. Smith's pie. I could hardly wait for it to thaw out.
Impossibly Easy Pecan Pie

When it finally did, I sat down and ate one gorgeously delicious piece of it. I was in heaven. Then I threw the rest of it into the garbage, dumping something nasty on top so I would not be tempted to fish it back out. I was so afraid of eating the whole thing all by myself and gaining too much weight.
What a waste, but nothing on earth will ever taste as good as that one piece of pie did. I had never thought of making my own pecan pie at that point in my life and it's probably a good think I hadn't! That's when a little knowledge can become a very dangerous thing! haha
Impossibly Easy Pecan Pie

It is still not something I bake very often of course, and not just because of the calories and sweetness involved. Mostly because of the faffing about with making pastry, rolling it out, etc. This tasty recipe gets rid of every necessity for that!
This is one of those impossible pie recipes. The kind that supposedly make their own crust. I don't think they quite manage to do that, but they are very close and I am not going to complain about that. Every one I have ever baked has been delicious!
Simple to make and delicious? Count me in! This would be a fabulous pie for any holiday gathering you might be planning in the near future. It is Thanksgiving in Canada in just two weeks time and the American one will not be too far behind. What is Thanksgiving without a tasty pie or two in the pie safe!
This recipe has been adapted from the book Bisquick Impossibly Easy Pies. Pies that magically bake their own crust.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE IMPOSSIBLY EASY PECAN PIE

Pretty simple ingredients, except for the baking mix. You can either buy a ready made one, or make your own from scratch. You can find my recipe for how to do just that here.

1 1/2 cups (181g) chopped toasted pecans
3/4 cup (150g) soft light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup (56g) baking mix (such as Bisquick or my homemade version)
1/4 cup (60g) butter, melted
3/4 cup (280ml) heavy or whipping cream
3/4 cup (263g) light or dark corn syrup (can use golden syrup)
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 large free range eggs
sweetened whipped cream to serve

I always toast my nuts before I use them in any recipe. It just makes for a tastier finish. Toasting your nuts really brings out their flavors. This is very easily done. I have left a link in the recipe to a place that can show you how to perfectly do this in several different ways.
I tend to toast mine a whole bag at a time and then store them in the freezer, ready to use as and when I need them.

The recipe calls for corn syrup, light or dark. Corn syrup is a vital ingredient in pies such as this. It helps to sweeten and set them up properly. If you are in the UK you can use golden syrup. It works beautifully and adds an even nicer depth of flavor.
I cannot say if Maple syrup or other kinds of syrup will work as I have never used those kinds. I would not want to ever give anyone a bum steer and recommend anything I had not used already myself.

HOW TO MAKE IMPOSSIBLY EASY PECAN PIE
These kinds of pies really are a doddle to make!Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/gas mark 4. Butter a 9 X 1 1/4 inch pie dish really well. Set aside.

Toastand chop your nuts. Sprinkle them into the bottom of your buttered pie dish.

Whisk the brown sugar, baking mix, melted butter, whipping cream, corn syrup, vanilla and eggs together until well combined in a large beaker. Pour over the pecans in the pie dish.Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a metal knife inserted near the center comes out clean.Leave to cool for five minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.Serve with sweetened whipped cream on top. Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator.

This was really delicious. Nice and nutty, and whilst there was no actually crust on the bottom, it really wasn't missed all that much.
A nice dollop of squirty cream went well on top. I would imagine a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream would also go very well! I believe that this pie would make a great, simple and easy addition to any holiday table!

Are you a big fan of nuts? We are all crazy about nuts in my family. They are quite simply one of our favorite food groups. Here are some recipes that I have made that use nuts beautifully!
PERFECT GRANOLA - I love a granola that is filled with lots of nuts. I try to get in as many different kinds as I can. All toasty and roasted along with plenty of toasted oats and maple syrup. I also like to add some large flake coconut for even more texture and flavor! This is the perfect recipe in my books and the one I make all the time. Beats the heck out of any store brand!
BANANA, COCONUT AND MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS - These muffins are nice and moist, low in fat and filled with the additional flavours and textures of shredded coconut and macadamia nuts! This is one very tasty muffin! One of my favorites, which is saying a lot.

Yield: 8 servingsAuthor: Marie Rayner