Pecan Pie Squares - Gluten Free
Pecan Pie Squares are a chewy, flavourful dessert square that will be a perfect addition to your holiday dessert tray.
This gluten free version will surprise your guests that are able to consume a regular diet.
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To begin making Pecan Pie Squares I dumped some margarine, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour and granulated sugar into a mixing bowl.
I combined them using an electric hand mixer.
Once the ingredients were blended they formed a crumbly mixture.
I then dumped the mixture into an 8 inch square pan that had been sprayed with cooking oil and lined with parchment paper.
Using my hands, I pressed the crust down to pack it evenly in the pan.
Then I placed it in a 350F oven to bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
While the base was cooking I prepared the topping by measuring some maple syrup, almond milk, brown sugar, the remaining margarine and chopped pecans into a sauce pan.
Then I stirred all the ingredients together over medium heat.
I continued stirring until the mixture came to a boil and then I let it simmer for 2 minutes.
When it was done simmering I poured it in the pan over top of the prepared crust.
Then I returned the pan to the 350F oven for another 20 minutes.
After removing it from the oven I let it cool slightly before running a knife around the edges.
I allowed it to cool completely in the pan before lifting it out with the parchment paper and cutting it into squares.
Pecan Pie Squares are the perfect addition to any holiday dessert tray. This gluten free version is an easy dessert that is chewy and loaded with pecans.
Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.
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Ingredients You'll Need to Make these Pecan Pie Squares:
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup margarine divided
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon almond milk
- 1 ¼ cups pecans, chopped
How to Make Pecan Pie Squares:
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over both sides. Grease the other two sides. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar and ⅓ cup of margarine. Beat with an electric hand mixer until grainy.
- Press onto bottom of the pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring syrup, almond milk, and pecans to a boil with remaining margarine and brown sugar. Stir.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour into pan over warm crust and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Run a thin blade around crust and let cool completely.
- Remove from pan and cut into 36 squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
Pecan Pie Squares - Gluten Free
Pecan Pie Squares are a chewy, flavourful dessert square that will be a perfect addition to your holiday dessert tray. This gluten free version will surprise your guests that are able to consume a regular diet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup margarine divided
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon almond milk
- 1 ¼ cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over both sides. Grease the other two sides. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar and ⅓ cup of margarine. Beat with an electric hand mixer until grainy.
- Press onto bottom of the pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring syrup, almond milk, and pecans to a boil with remaining margarine and brown sugar. Stir.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour into pan over warm crust and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Run a thin blade around crust and let cool completely.
- Remove from pan and cut into 36 squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
Could I use butter?
Could I use cow’s milk?
Hi Glenda,
I think that it is fine to use butter and cow's milk. I just have to watch my dairy intake as well as my gluten intake. Let me know how they turn out if you try them.
Thanks,
Kathleen
How did it go Glenda? I was going to use the same to make this
What is Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour mean?
Hi Joan,
That is the brand name and type of flour that is used in the recipe. It is a Bob's Red Mill product and a 1 to 1 gluten free flour substitute for regular flour. This company has a gluten free all purpose blend as well.
Take care,
Kathleen
Could i use karo syrup instead of maple syrup?
Hi there,
I am not sure what karo syrup is. If you do try it please share your results with us in case others can benefit.
Thanks,
Kathleen
It is corn syrup. Comes in light or dark
Thank you so much for commenting with that information.
Take care,
Kathleen
I can’t wait to try your recipes
Hi Marilyn,
I hope you enjoy them!
Take care,
Kathleen
If I were to double the recipe, would I put it in a 9x13 pan?
Hi Melissa,
Yes I would put it in a 9x13 pan if I were to double it.
Enjoy,
Kathleen
I'm curious if anyone has tried just almond flour instead of the BOB's? I have a large bag I would love to use up. My daughter-in-law is gluten free and it does pose a challenge. So glad to have ready-tried recipes.
@Kim M Thornton, almond flour does not work as a sub for gluten free flour in most cases. If you want to use almond flour, search recipes specifically for that.
Can I substitute light karo syrup for maple?
Hi Ellen,
I have never made this substitution and I am not familiar with Karo syrup. Hopefully someone else is able to answer this substitution question for you when they see it here.
Take care,
Kathleen
Amazing! I substituted butter for the margarine but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It was wonderful. My entire family loved them and they were GREAT. I’m not gluten intolerant and these tasted like they had the wheat flour I’ve been cooking with for decades. 5 stars!!
Hi there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. I had to watch my dairy intake before so often used margarine. I am starting to switch back to butter now when I am making recipes. I am so glad you all enjoyed these Pecan Pie Squares.
Take care,
Kathleen