Too often pecan pie is overly sweet and laden with fat. Enjoy this better-for-you tart for your next feast.

Servings: 10 servings
Total Time: 1 hour plus cooling time
Ease of Preparation: Moderate
Health: Low Sodium, Heart Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat Fat


Ingredients:

Crust
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons water

Filling
1 cup pecan halves , divided
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter , melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 Pinch salt
1/3 cup dried cranberries coarsely chopped


Steps:

1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with nonstick spray.

2: To make crust: Spread oats in another pie pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until toasted, 6 to 12 minutes. Let cool. Place the oats in a food processor and process until coarsely ground.

3: Stir together oats, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle oil onto dry ingredients and use a fork or your fingers to blend until crumbly. Using a fork, stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough just comes together.

4: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 7 to 8 times. Roll the dough out to an 11-inch circle, dusting with flour if necessary. Transfer the dough to prepared pan, pressing to fit. Trim edges. (If necessary, use scraps to patch any holes in crust.)

5: To make filling & bake: Spread 1/2 cup pecans on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool and coarsely chop.

6: Whisk brown sugar, eggs, egg whites, corn syrup, vinegar, butter, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in dried cranberries and the chopped pecans. Spoon filling into crust. Arrange remaining 1/2 cup pecans on top of the filling.

7: Bake the tart until filling is set and crust is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 276
Carbohydrates - 38
Fat - 13
Saturated Fat - 2
Monounsaturated Fat - 6
Protein - 4
Cholesterol - 45
Dietary Fiber - 2
Potassium - 129
Sodium - 152

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