Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pecans
- Wax paper
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- Pecan Streusel Topping
- Garnish: toasted pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °. Sprinkle work surface with powdered sugar. Unroll piecrust, and place on prepared surface. Sprinkle piecrust with chopped pecans. Place wax paper over piecrust and pecans, and lightly roll pecans into crust. Fit piecrust, pecan side up, in a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
- Whisk together pumpkin and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl until smooth and well incorporated; pour into prepared piecrust.
- Bake at 350 ° for 45 minutes, shielding edges with aluminum foil after 20 minutes, if needed, to prevent excessive browning. Carefully top pie with Pecan Streusel Topping. Reduce oven temperature to 325 °, and bake 25 minutes, covering pie with aluminum foil after 5 to 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 2 hours).
- Pecan Piecrust How-to
- Unroll piecrust onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar; sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Place a sheet of wax paper over piecrust and pecans, and gently roll, pressing pecans into crust.
- Fit piecrust, pecan side up, in a lightly greased pie plate. Fold the edges under, and crimp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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