This JUST GOO PECAN PIE – NO PECANS is an easy to make recipe, requires just a few simple ingredients, and is buttery and decadent. It’s a tasty dessert for any occasion.
Remember at Thanksgiving that one family member that doesn’t like pecans and rakes them off the Pecan Pie? Well, fret no more! I have a delicious pie just for that family member!
My Just Goo Pecan Pie has no pecans! It’s just the gooey, caramel nougat filling. And it’s fabulous!
I seriously patterned this after my Granny’s Pecan Pie recipe. It’s so good. It’s similar to a Chess Pie. I feel like this pie is out there somewhere and called something else. Butter Pie, Caramel Pie, Brown Sugar Pie – they would all appropriate for the taste, texture, and ingredients.
Just Goo Pecan Pie has a nice caramel flavor from the brown sugar. It’s sooooooo good! Honestly, I had to stop myself from eating it.
JUST GOO PECAN PIE – NO PECANS
Furthermore, it’s also economical to make and you probably already have the ingredients right in your pantry and fridge.
Also, you can make this crust homemade. I like Never Fail Pie Crust recipe and Coconut Oil Pie Crust Recipe. Or, you can purchase a ready-made pie crust from your grocer.
The pie’s filling is really similar to the filling in pecan pie except without nuts. It’s super sweet, a little sticky, and so very yummy. As well, it’s scrumptious topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. And, since caramel and salt go together so well, try a sprinkle of sea salt on your slice.
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Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.
Just Goo Pecan Pie | no pecans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark, packed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup agave syrup white corn syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- Prick the pie crust with a fork. Bake it for 8 minutes at 350°.
- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs. Then add the brown sugar and whisk vigorously.
- Add the flour, syrup, butter, and vanilla. Whisk.
- Remove the crust from the oven and fill with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is brown and center is set. It can be 'slightly' jiggly in about a 2-inch circle in the very center. Thank will firm up as it cools.
- Cool pie completely before cutting and serving.
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for 4 to 5 days or in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 days.
Nutrition
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Jolene says
Omg I hate sweets but I love.baking I made this pie for my dad he can’t eat regular pecan pie and it was to die for. I could have eaten the whole thing myself my dad ate half by himself. definitely gonna be a staple every holiday
Paula says
So happy you liked it!
Janice says
Can you double it to make a deep dish version?
Paula says
Yes
Melissa says
How can 8 get pecan flavor without the nuts? Have a loved one who csnr eat them because of no teeth. Would pecan flour for the crust be a option ? Does that even exist???
Paula says
I think use pecan flour for the crust is a wonderful idea. I found some>> https://amzn.to/2UV8QSJ
but it’s probably too late to get. I think you could make it by just grinding pecans up really fine in a food processor.
Jason says
I forgot vanilla, would this still turn out tasteful?
Paula says
I think it will.
Daniela says
I tried this yesterday and it is amazing! I made the crust gluten free and the whole pie actually. After I baked the masa butter crust (press in crust) I put a few handfuls of semisweet chocolate chips. Then poured from a blender, the pie filling. Threw a few more all around the filling and baked in a small toaster oven for maybe 20 min.
Amazing layer of chocolate over the goo!
Paula says
Yay, happy you like it!!
Fred says
Hello:
As someone who can no longer eat nuts I am very glad to have found your recipe. Did you use a regular 9″ pie crust or a deep dish? Have you tried to add chocolate to this recipe?
Thank you.
Paula says
I used a regular pie crust, not deep dish. I haven’t but I do have this recipe for Chocolate Cheese Pie that has the same texture. You may like it. https://www.callmepmc.com/chocolate-chess-pie/
Fred says
Thank you.
Daniela says
I tried this yesterday and it is amazing! I made the crust gluten free and the whole pie actually. After I baked the masa butter crust (press in crust) I put a few handfuls of semisweet chocolate chips. Then poured from a blender, the pie filling. Threw a few more all around the filling and baked in a small toaster oven for maybe 20 min.
Amazing layer of chocolate over the goo!
Elcshine says
Half pecan pie Add 3/4 cup chopped pecans to bottom of pie crust before pouring in the filling. Bake as directed. Good and economical!
Bonnie says
Thank you for this recipe. I thought I was the only one who did not want the nuts
Kim says
Can you use a Graham Cracker (all ready made) pie crust with this recipe?
Paula says
yes
Marta Peters says
Can’t wait to try this! I am not to sure I will want to share it with anyone!
Paula says
I had to tell my son to stop eating it… I wanted at least one piece!!