Keto Pumpkin Pecan Pie, Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free

This delicious keto pumpkin pecan pie is a tasty cross between a pumpkin and a pecan pie. It’s one low-carb pie that allows you to enjoy the best of two flavor profiles.

Rather than make two keto pies during the holidays, why not create one pie that lets you satisfy more cravings without the added work?

Family and friends will be thoroughly impressed when you bring this pie to the table and tell them that it’s a low-carb pumpkin pecan pie.

I love sharing my keto recipes with non-keto folks and using them as an opportunity to teach them our lifestyle.

And if I can keep the holidays stress-free by making one pie that combines these two seasonal favorites, why not? Plus, it makes a tasty teaching moment.

As a pumpkin fan, I invite you to check out our recipe for keto pumpkin cheesecake with pecan crust; it’s one our readers love.

And while you’re at it, you might also want to visit our collection of Keto Pumpkin Recipes. 

Don’t forget to check out my other keto pie recipes that include traditional pies, tarts, and cobblers!

Keto Pumpkin Pecan Pie

The combination of creamy pumpkin with the crunch of the glazed pecans makes it an irresistible keto dessert. It’s a nice departure from the more traditional pie recipe.

However, if you want a more classic pumpkin pie, be sure to check out our keto pumpkin pie.

But for those who are fans of pecan pie and want a keto-friendly recipe, this lovely pecan topping will be appreciated.

The best way I can describe the pecan topping of this pumpkin pie is that it has a keto praline topping.

As far as the crust goes, I chose to make it with coconut flour. It has the perfect texture, making your taste buds think you are cheating. But thankfully, you’re not.

How To Make A Keto Pumpkin Pecan Glazed Pie

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The tools you’ll need are: 

• Electric mixer
• Two mixing bowls
• Nonstick pan
• 9-inch pie plate
• Spatula
• Silicon heat resistant spoon

The following are the ingredients you’ll need:

Do note that the full printable recipe is at the bottom of the post. But I hope you stick around and get all the tips to ensure you get the same results

• Pumpkin puree
• Eggs, room temperature
• Heavy Cream
• Pecan halves 
• Coconut flour
• Sugar-substitute
• Unsalted butter 
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon powder 
• Ground nutmeg
• Allspice powder
• Ground ginger

In order to successfully make your keto pecan glazed pumpkin pie, you will need to keep in mind a few key things.

For one, you’ll want to make sure that you are using pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.

Pumpkin puree does not have any sugar or spices added. This is vital because if you inadvertently use the pumpkin pie filling, you will end up with a very high-carb pie instead.

A mishap like that will kick you out of ketosis rather quickly. So choose wisely.

The pecans are glazed with my sugar substitute of choice, Lakanto Classic; it’s an erythritol monk fruit blend. If you’re not familiar with this sugar alternative, you’re in for a real treat.

Erythritol, unlike other sugar alcohols, has a 0% impact on blood sugar. It is entirely safe to eat on a keto diet, and you do not need to count the carbs in your net carb count for the day.

Because erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is 90% processed in the small intestine, the human body cannot derive energy from erythritol (hence the low calorie count), and it has no glycemic impacts or load (no insulin response).

Sugar Substitute Options

When it comes to choosing which sugar substitute to use for this pie, I have several for you to choose from.

As I mentioned earlier, my go-to choice is Lakanto Monk Fruit because the texture is spot on, and there is barely any aftertaste.

I’m also partial to Swerve’s erythritol blend. Similar to Lakanto, it uses sugar alcohols and has a 0% impact on blood sugar.

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for this pumpkin pie. But if using Pyure, you will want to use 1/2 the amount called for in this recipe since it’s way sweeter.

Lastly, if you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success.

You will want to use Splenda, which has a bulking agent. It’s the one that comes in larger bags.

However, you’ll need either Lakanto, Swerve, or Pyure, which are all erythritol blends, for the keto praline topping. Splenda just won’t work.

Tips On How To Get A Perfect Keto Pumpkin Pecan Pie

• You’ll need to bake the crust first to ensure its perfect texture. After all, no one likes soggy pie crust. I don’t see the need to add baking beans to the pie crust, but you can if you choose to.
• After the crust is baked and you add the pie filling, shield it with foil so it does not brown too much.

• Note that the crust does not go to the top, so no crimping is necessary.
• Instead of foil, you can alternatively use an adjustable pie crust shield.
• Like traditional pumpkin pies, I bake the pie at 425 degrees for the first 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 and bake the pie for an additional 30-35 minutes until the pie fully bakes.
• While the pie bakes, you can make the glazed pecans. Once the pie has thoroughly cooled, you can add the topping.

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