Pecan Pie Recipe Perfect for Low Carb Atkins, South Beach, or Diabetics - Life With Lisa (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to use light or dark Karo syrup for pecan pie? ›

Light and dark corn syrup can be used interchangeably in almost every instance, with slight flavor variances. In a pecan pie, for example, light corn syrup will contribute sweetness and a hint of vanilla, but that's about it. Dark corn syrup, in addition to sweetness, will add color and a more robust, toasty flavor.

Pecan pie (1 piece - single crust - 1/8 of 9" pie) contains 63.8g total carbs, 61.9g net carbs, 29.9g fat, 5.4g protein, and 527 calories.

This keto pecan pie only takes 5 minutes to make, and you don't need to use the oven! And don't let the time fool you because this keto pie literally tastes like regular high sugar, high carb pecan pie. But it only has 2.5 NET CARBS per serving!

For every one cup of corn syrup that the recipe calls for, use one cup of maple syrup instead. The great thing about maple syrup is it has some nutritional benefits. Maple syrup contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, such as Vitamin B6, calcium, niacin, potassium, and riboflavin.

Constipation is difficulty passing stools, and people have long used Karo regular corn syrup to promote the smoother passing of stools. Certain proteins in Karo syrups have a laxative effect. However, they are a genetically modified (GM) food and would not be suitable for people who choose a non-GM diet.

Pumpkin Pie: This one is our winner! When in doubt, choose pumpkin pie. In competition with those mentioned above, it offers the fewest calories, and least fat and added sugar. It's also loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, niacin, phosphorous, calcium, and iron.

Marie Callender's Pecan Pie, Slice (231 grams) contains 101g total carbs, 95g net carbs, 55g fat, 10g protein, and 920 calories.

The filling is made of sugar, corn syrup, and pecans, which are also high in calories and fat. Pecan pie is also high in sugar, a single slice can contain around 20-30 grams of sugar.

With carb restriction of about 20-50g per day, adding pecans to your keto diet is a good idea, since you'll get 1g of net carbs if you eat about 19 halves of pecan nuts. The nuts also have about 70% fats, which is an excellent addition in achieving ketosis.

CARB CONSCIOUS: Pecans are naturally low in carbohydrates… always have been, always will be. In fact, a handful of pecans (one ounce of pecans) contains only 4 grams of carbohydrates! That means that nutrient-dense pecans can add flavor, nutrition and disease-fighting properties to any diet that limits carbs.

How many carbs are in a sugar free pecan pie? ›

How many calories per serving for this sugar free pecan pie? Each serving contains about 382 calories. Is this pie diabetic friendly? A serving of this pecan pie has about 7g of carbohydrates with 4g of fiber and 1g of sugar.

Typically, light corn syrup is used when a delicately sweet flavor is desired, such as in fruit sauces and jams. Karo light corn syrup is made with real vanilla. Dark corn syrup is made with refiners' syrup, a type of molasses. With its more robust flavor and color, it is ideal for many baked goods.

A pecan pie is essentially a custard pie, and a liquid center is almost always the result of underbaking. The Karo Classic Pecan Pie recipe calls for baking the pie for 60 to 70 minutes at 350 degrees. In some ovens, however, the pie can take 75 minutes or more.

You can use either one. The recipe will work whichever one you choose. If you like a darker, more bitter, more molasses-y flavor, pick the dark brown sugar. If you like it lighter, use the light brown.

All you need to do is add 1/4 cup of molasses to 3/4 cup of your light syrup. This helps the syrup keep the same consistency and gives it that robust flavor of dark syrup. No molasses? You could also dissolve brown sugar in water on the stovetop until it forms a syrup.