Kentucky Pecan Pie (lighter recipe)

Name: Kentucky Pecan Pie (lighter recipe)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening; 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup margarine, melted; 1 cup corn syrup; 2 tablespoons bourbon, if desired; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup pecan halves or broken pecans; 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats; 1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

20 Minutes Prep3 Hours 55 Minutes Total
8 Servings
570 Calories per Serving

Don’t say no to dessert just yet! This lighter pecan pie has the same great Kentucky flavors as the original.

Ingredient List

Pastry

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

Filling

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon, if desired
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup pecan halves or broken pecans
1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Preparation

In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
Heat oven to 375°F. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
In large bowl, beat sugar, margarine, corn syrup, bourbon, salt, egg product and vanilla with wire whisk or hand beater. Stir in pecans, oats and chocolate chips. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is set, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Tips

You can taste the difference! Pastry made with self-rising flour differs in flavor and texture from that made with all-purpose flour.
To ensure recipe success if using a vegetable oil spread for the margarine, use a spread with at least 65% vegetable oil.
Top it off with a reduced-calorie whipped topping.
Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add salt.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 27g 42%, Saturated Fat 8g 40%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 460mg 19%, Potassium 180mg 5%, Total Carbohydrate 78g 26%, Dietary Fiber 3g 12%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 10%, Vitamin D 4%, Vitamin E 8%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 25%, Niacin 6%, Vitamin B6 4%, Folic Acid 8%, Vitamin B12 4%, Pantothenic Acid 6%, Phosphorus 10%, Magnesium 10%, Zinc 8%, Selenium 20%, Copper 15%, Manganese 40%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 570, Calories from Fat 240, Trans Fat 3 1/2g, Monounsaturated Fat 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat 6g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 2g, Sugars 44g, Protein 6g, Beta-Carotene 6%, Omega-3 350g, Carbohydrate Choice 5, Starch 2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 3, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 5