Santa Monica Monthly – June 2023

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Thoroughly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
• Add all of the ingredients for the crust to a large mixing bowl. Mix until the dough is well-combined.
• Press the dough into the greased pie dish.
• Prick the crust all over with a fork, then bake for 10 minutes until the crust is lightly cooked and golden. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Once the butter has started to brown slightly, reduce the heat to medium and add the stevia.
• Mix well for a few minutes until the mixture has darkened and turned golden brown.
• Add the cream and sea salt, then simmer for 20 minutes until the mixture has darkened and thickened.
• Remove from heat, then add the vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well, then set aside to cool for at least 20 minutes.
• Once the filling is cool enough to touch, whisk in the egg, making sure to whisk continuously until the mixture is combined.
• Add the pecan pieces to the cooked crust, then pour the filling on top.
• Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the filling has completely set and doesn’t move when jiggled.
• Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 45 minutes.