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Grain Free Pecan Tart

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Here’s my spin on a traditional favorite, made with all real food ingredients.  Hello there, sweet little grain free pecan tart!

I am stopping by the blog today filled with gratitude and awe.  My little blog is turning 3 years old in a couple of weeks.  Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would be food blogging for a living. But hey, just look at me now.

The past 3 years have been an incredible journey filled with  learning new skills, meeting amazing new people, and life changing happenings.  What started as a creative outlet for my food obsession has now become a life journey and a new career.  Who would have guessed?  I barely knew how to work my computer or take a photograph 3 years ago.

As I sit here looking back at the past few years, I am taking stock of where I have been and where I want to go.  The coming of the New Year tends to inspire this introspection in me.  It’s a time for looking at what I have accomplished.  A time for taking a deep breath to slow down and check in with myself.  Am I where I want to be? Is this making me happy?  Am I still growing? What internal work do I still need to be doing?

I cherish this dark time of year when I can pull in to take a deeper look, to rest, to recharge. I spend most of my time putting energy out into the world.  It is now time to inhale deeply and settle into the quiet space of Winter in hopes of emerging rested and rejuvenated in the Spring. Can you relate? Anyone else just feel like curling up on the couch next to the fire?

But even in the winter, I am cooking and creating in the kitchen.  Today’s recipe is one that has been on my mind for quite some time.  It is an ode to the many years I spent in the deep South where pecan pie is actually pronounce pee-can pie.  Can you hear my slight Southern drawl?  Most of you don’t know that I learned to speak English in the deep South when I moved there from my homeland, Finland.

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What I love about this recipe for grain free pecan tart is that it is a beautiful dessert.  While pie is always fun, a delicate tart is just a bit more sophisticated.  And that is where I am headed with Savory Lotus.  I am ready to turn up the notch a little bit.  I’m ready to express myself in a more sophisticated way, with a new look and better photography.  So I guess that is my goal for the next year.  Take better pictures.  Make prettier food.  Express myself more from my heart.  Hope that OK with ya’ll.

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Oh, and I hope you enjoy the pecan tart.  It’s really amazingly good.  I used real food ingredients.  No high fructose corn syrup, of course!  The secret is to toast the nuts before to bring out the flavor and crunch.  My family was very pleased.  My little one was anxiously awaiting a bite even while I was trying to get these shots.

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Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season and a New year full of abundance and good food!

xo,

Katja

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Grain Free Pecan Tart | www.savorylotus.com

Grain Free Pecan Tart

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Yield: one 4 x 13 tart 1x
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Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups pecans, divided

FOR CRUST:

  • 1 and 1/2 cups blanched almond flour (like this)
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/4 tsp unrefined salt
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp butter, ghee (like this), or coconut oil, softened

FOR FILLING:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp butter, ghee, or coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (like this)
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1/2 tsp unrefined salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350’F. Place one and half cups of the pecans onto a baking sheet and toast for 10-12 minutes, giving the pan a shake once or twice for even baking. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, pulse half cup of pecans until like a very coarse flour. Add almond flour, coconut flour, and salt. Pulse to combine. Add egg, maple syrup, and fat of choice and process until fully incorporated.
  3. Using your fingers, press mixture into a 4×13 tart pan. Using thin strips of aluminum foil, loosely cover the sides of the crust. Poke the bottom of the crust all over with a fork (see picture below) and bake at 350″f for 14 minutes. Remove from oven, remove tin foil, and cool completely.
  4. In a medium pot, whisk together maple syrup and fat of choice. Heat on medium heat and add coconut sugar, molasses, and salt. Whisk until fully incorporated. Allow to simmer gently for 1 minute, stirring continually.
  5. Remove from heat, pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in eggs, one at a time.
  6. Scatter toasted pecans evenly onto pre-baked crust. Slowly pour wet mixture over pecans, giving the tart pan a little jiggle to evenly distribute.
  7. Bake tart for 25-30 minutes, until set and slightly puffed up. Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.

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  1. Brett says

    April 22, 2016 at 3:03 am

    You reference molasses in the directions but not in the ingredient list. Or am i just missing it? Thanks

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Hi, Brett! Thanks so much for catching that. I just had a complete site re-design and all of my recipes were retyped and reformatted by a designer. Looks like the molasses was left out of ingredient list. I fixed it. I appreciate you letting me know. I am combing through hundreds of recipes to catch mistakes. A big job, but I love my new design. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Jackie says

    November 21, 2017 at 9:13 am

    What size round tart pan can I use. Don’t want to go out and buy another tart pan and I think more people have round ones. Might be helpful to include substitution in your receipe.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 21, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      Hi, Jackie! I think you would be safe using a 9 inch round tart pan. Hope that helps. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jackie says

    November 22, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Yes, thank you! Just in time for my Thanksgiving cooking. Appreciate the timely response.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 22, 2017 at 11:47 pm

      ENJOY!!

      Reply
  4. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    December 4, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Congrats! So fun to know how long you’ve been doing this. And this pecan tart is gorgeous! Love it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 4, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks, Emily!

      Reply
  5. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    December 4, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    I love the way this looks in the rectangular tart pan, so gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 4, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Me, too! I wish I had more recipes to make in this beautiful pan. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jean says

    December 4, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    These are almost too pretty to eat! Pecan desserts are my dad’s favorite, so I may have to make these for Christmas.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 6, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      HA! Thanks, Jean. I love love prety food. Hope you get a chance to make this for your dad.

      Reply
  7. tina says

    December 4, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    yuuuuuum look at them pecans! this looks fabulous – drooling!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 6, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks, Tina!

      Reply
  8. Megan Stevens says

    December 5, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    I love that bit of molasses you put in your filling! Pecan pie is definitely a staple during the holidays. Thanks for your version!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 6, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks, Megan!

      Reply
  9. Renee says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    I was thinking the ingredient list would be more complicated! This is so pretty and so simple! Definitely trying it!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 6, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Right?!? I love desserts that look fancy but really are super simple to put together. Hope you get a chance to make it. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jessica DeMay says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    You are right- this tart is beautiful and elegant. It looks so delicious and like the perfect dessert.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 6, 2017 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  11. Carrie says

    December 6, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Happy blog birthday! You’re so talented. I love this recipe.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 14, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Awww! Thanks, Carrie! 🙂

      Reply
  12. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    December 8, 2017 at 9:31 am

    How perfect for the holidays!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. Irena Macri says

    December 8, 2017 at 10:48 am

    I just want to slice into that! Looks so gorgeous, and the crust looks perfectly flaky for any tart. This would be a winner at my holiday table for sure xx

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 14, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks, Irena!

      Reply
  14. Melissa~Realnutritiousliving says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    This looks absolutely amazing! I love pecan anything. I can’t wait to make it.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 14, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Melissa!

      Reply
  15. cristina says

    December 10, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    What a stunning tart! That crust looks like flaky perfection!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 14, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Cristina!

      Reply
  16. ChihYu says

    December 11, 2017 at 7:39 am

    This pecan tart is gorgeous and delicious. Perfect for holiday season !

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 14, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks, ChihYu! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Holley @ThePrimalDesire.com says

    December 11, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    I love pecan tarts! And the photo with the little hands is adorable.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 14, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      I love having my little one work with me. She’s my assistant. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Becky Winkler says

    December 11, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    What a beautiful tart! My rectangular tart pan is just dying to be used to make this!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 14, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks, Becky!

      Reply

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