Question:
Does anyone know if it is possible to make a sugar free pecan pie?

I love pecan pie, but the only recipe I know of uses karo syrup. Does anyone know if there is a sugar free karo-type syrup or any other recipe similar to a pecan pie? Thanks.    — MedTrans (posted on December 9, 2003)

December 8, 2003
Hi, there are recipies that use splenda for the sugar and sugar-free syrup instead of karo. I just did a search on google and found a few different versions, and I also saw one posted at the following web-site right before Thanksgiving...www.lowcarbchefs.com. When you get to the website, just go to the forum and it should be there a couple of pages back. They also gave ideas for a low carb crust made of pecans, to use with the pie. Hope this helps!
   — ruokannie

December 8, 2003
I have the best recipe in the whole world for pecan tarts (they are just mini pecan pies)! A friend of mine gave it to me after our WLS for me to adapt because it was an old family favorite of theirs. When I made it *my way* and gave her some, she was absolutely stunned that it was ok for us to have! She kept saying, "Are you sure?". Anyway, email me privately if you want the recipe. Also, that recipe and 120 others are in my recipe book, Desserts...and More! It is available by visiting www.freewebs.com/recipes-after-rny. Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.

December 8, 2003
And by the way, I haven't tried a regular pecan pie recipe, but whenever I'm experimenting and the recipe calls for Karo syrup or corn syrup, I substitute it with sugar-free honey. I don't like the flavor of honey and was skeptical the first time I tried this, but once it is cooked/baked/boiled, etc., the honey flavor goes away. I've used it to make candies, marshmallow creme, baklava and many other desserts. Good luck!
   — Lynette B.

December 8, 2003
We have one on our recipe board I made it for my work x-mas party and it is delish!! here is the link; http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/member-interests/128/postdetail/107.html?ViewCmp=0#107
   — Mischief1212 A.

December 9, 2003
I got this from a friend: <br> Sugar Free Pecan Pie 3 tbsp. Margarine <br> 1 to 2 cups Splenda, (personal preference)<br> 3 eggs slightly beaten)<br> 1 cup sugar-free pancake syrup)<br> Pinch salt)<br> 1 tsp. Vanilla)<br> 1 to 2 cups chopped pecans PLUS extra for decoration, if desired)<br> 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell Heat oven to 350 degrees)<br> In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and Splenda. Add eggs, syrup,)<br> salt, vanilla, and pecans; mix well Pour into pie shell. Top with whole pecans for decoration, if desired. Bake 50 to 60 minutes)<br>
   — kultgirl

December 9, 2003
I tried the sf pecan pie listed on our reciepe site for Thanksgiving. It was awful, threw the whole thing away. The crust was good, made with nuts, but forget the pie.
   — rojo