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The unexpected addition of dates to this classic delicious pecan date pie recipe gives the filling more body and a smooth sweetness. 

Don't use packaged chopped dates, which are rolled in sugar. Instead, use moist and sticky whole dates. Coat your knife with cooking spray for easy chopping.

Dates benefits

Dates have an excellent nutrition profile.

Since they’re dried, their calorie content is higher than most fresh fruit. The calorie content of dates is similar to that of other dried fruits, such as raisins and figs.

Most of the calories in dates come from carbs. The rest are from a very small amount of protein. Despite their calories, dates contain some important vitamins and minerals in addition to a significant amount of fiber.

A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving provides the following nutrients:

• Calories: 277
• Carbs: 75 grams
• Fiber: 7 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Potassium: 20% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 14% of the RDI
• Copper: 18% of the RDI
• Manganese: 15% of the RDI
• Iron: 5% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 12% of the RDI

Dates are also high in antioxidants, which may contribute to many of their health benefits

In one study, 21 people who consumed 7 dates per day for 21 days experienced improvements in stool frequency and had a significant increase in bowel movements compared to when they did not eat dates.

Furthermore, the fiber in dates may be beneficial for blood sugar control. Fiber slows digestion and may help prevent blood sugar levels from spiking too high after eating.

For this reason, dates have a low glycemic index (GI), which measures how quickly your blood sugar rises after eating a certain food.

Our rendition of pecan pie features everything you love about the Southern classic: the deep flavor of roasted pecans, a gooey filling, and just enough sticky-sweetness enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust. Pecans are a top tree-nut source of antioxidants, and they contain the largest variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and E, B vitamins, magnesium, and potassium. Toasting the pecans before adding them to the filling intensifies their flavor, lending notes of caramel and earthiness. A combination of butter and shortening in the crust is ideal—butter for its richness and shortening to create a flaky texture.

Date Pecan Pie Recipe 

Try out this amazing simple and delicious recipe. 

Ingredients

The ingredients are very easy and simple. 

CRUST

• 5 ounces oat flour (about 1 1/4 cups), divided

 

• 1 tablespoon sugar

 

• 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder

 

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

 

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

 

• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening (such as Spectrum), chilled

 

• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

 

• 3 to 4 Tbsp. ice-cold water

FILLING

• 1 cup pecan halves

 

• 1 cup whole pitted Medjool dates

 

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

 

• 3/4 cup dark-colored corn syrup

 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 3 large eggs

 

• Nutritional Information

·      Calories 298

 

·      Fat 17g

 

·      Satfat 5g

 

·      Unsatfat 10g

 

·      Protein 5g

 

·      Carbohydrate 35g

·      Fiber 3g

 

·      Sodium 207mg

 

·      Calcium 4% DV

 

·      Potassium 4% DV

 

·      Sugars 25g

 

·      Added sugars 16g

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare the crust: Combine two-thirds of the flour with the sugar, milk powder, salt, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse twice to mix. Add shortening and cold butter; pulse until dough begins to clump, about 20 pulses. Add remaining flour; pulse 5 times. Place in a bowl. Add up to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a rubber spatula until combined. Turn out on a floured surface; shape into a flattened disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 2 hours.

Step 2

Unwrap dough; transfer to a floured surface. Let stand 10 minutes. Roll to a 10- to 11-inch circle; fit into a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate. Fold edges under, and crimp. Chill until ready to fill.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 4

Prepare the filling: Spread pecans on a baking sheet; toast at 350°F until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Pulse dates in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside.

Step 5

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium; cook 90 seconds or until browned and fragrant, swirling pan frequently.

Step 6

Combine corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Whisk in eggs, and gradually whisk in browned butter until smooth.

Step 7

Spread dates in crust; sprinkle pecans evenly over top. Pour in egg mixture. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until filling is set around the edges. Loosely cover with foil; bake 10 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.

Try out this magical and delicious date pie like no other which is perfect for the season and will definitely, keep you full till lunch.

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Have  a wonderful breakfast!