Name: Eggless Pecan Pie
Ingredients: 1/2 c. dried apricots; 1/2 c. dates, pitted; 2 c. apple juice; 2 Tbsp. agar flakes (or 1/2 Tbsp. powder); pinch of sea salt; 1 1/2 Tbsp. kuzu dissolved in 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. roasted pecans; Prebaked pie crust

Eggless Pecan Pie

Let's say that you're in the mood for pecan pie. Now let's say that you've just run out of eggs. No problems here - you can make Eggless Pecan Pie!

Ingredients

1/2 c. dried apricots
1/2 c. dates, pitted
2 c. apple juice
2 Tbsp. agar flakes (or 1/2 Tbsp. powder)
pinch of sea salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. kuzu dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. roasted pecans
Prebaked pie crust

Instructions

Rinse dried fruits; combine with juice, agar and sea salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; lower flame and simmer 20 minutes. Roast pecans in 350 degrees Foven, but watch them carefully as they burn easily after about 10 minutes. When the dried fruit is plump and agar is dissolved, add kuzu and stir until clear.
Add vanilla. Puree fruit mixture in a blender or food processor until creamy smooth. Save 1/2 cup of pecan halves to garnish top of pie.
Chop the rest. Mix the remaining pecans with the fruit puree. Spoon mixture into baked pie crust. Arrange 1/2 cup pecans in design on top of pie. Allow to cool. This pie should slice neatly and still be creamy.