Vegan Pecan Pie

Because the store has been so busy lately (I'm very grateful for that!), I haven't had a chance to post anything.  So I'm going to have to do a little back tracking.  I realized I only posted the Nut Turkey and nothing else from Thanksgiving!!!  Oopsy!  As I searched for ideas of a pecan pie, I thought this task was hopeless and then I found a recipe in one of my books that used agar.  I didn't really like the entire recipe, so I changed it up and it was delicious!  This recipe is not super sweet, which was a nice change.  ENJOY!

Vegan Pecan Pie

1 1/2 cups Water

2 teaspoons Herb Stop Agar Agar Powder

1/2 teaspoon Herb Stop Himalayan Salt

1 cup Maple Syrup

1 tablespoon Herb Stop Vanilla Extract

1 teaspoon Herb Stop Vietnamese Cinnamon Powder

3 cups Whole Pecans

1 Chocolate Cashew Pie Crust - see below for recipe

Toast Pecans in the oven ahead of time.  Set aside.  In a medium sauce pan, bring water to a boil and whisk in the agar agar powder.  While just below boil (a really heavy simmer), continue to stir often for 10-15 minutes - until the agar agar has dissolved.  Reduce heat to medium and whisk in the salt, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon.  Continue cooking and whisking until the cinnamon is fully incorporated - about 5 minutes. Let mixture cool for 5-7 minutes - until manageable and add in the pecans.  Stir well until the pecans are well coated.  Pour into a preprepared pie crust.  Place in the refrigerator over night.  The pecans should be held together by what looks like jello.  YUMMY!!!

whisking away.....

A yummy pie in the making :)

A beautiful slice

Chocolate Cashew Pie Crust

1 1/2 cups Cashew Pieces

1/4 teaspoon Herb Stop Himalayan Salt

1/4 teaspoon Herb Stop Baking Soda

2 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil

2 1/2 tablespoons Maple Syrup

1/2 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips

Grind cashew pieces into a flour.  Be careful not to grind too long or you'll end up with cashew butter.  Set aside.  Melt chocolate chips over very low heat until smooth.  Preheat oven to 350.  Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.  Add wet ingredients and mix well.  Press into a pie place with fingers.  Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely.  

ready for the oven