Gluten free pumpkin pie?

[kitchengoddess8]

Does anyone have a good recipe for gluten free pumpkin pie?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I would just go without a crust, it is a baked custard, afterall. I've also made a crust out of finely chopped pecans, cinnamon sugar and butter (similar to a graham cracker crust) for pumpkin pies.

 

[Zhizara]

Your pecan crust sounds so delicious, PF!

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I would love the recipe for that yummy pecan crust.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Your pecan crust sounds so delicious, PF!

I would love the recipe for that yummy pecan crust.

I just swap out the same amount of pecans for the crushed graham crackers so;

2 cups crushed pecans, how crushed is your preference from small chop to fine
6 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar...I mix my own cinnamon sugar, basically sugar to your taste and add cinnamon.

I've heard of people using crushed Pralines or honey roasted, too.

Back when we were doing Atkins, I came up with this (then found out I was not original), I was using Splenda for the sugar.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I'd like to try this recipe with toasted pecans. Do you think that would work?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I'd like to try this recipe with toasted pecans. Do you think that would work?

There would be no wheat flour (gluten) in it. Perfect. Gluten free is very easy if you stay away from flour and foods that need it.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I love the idea of substituting nuts for graham crackers. Do you toast the pecans when you make this crust? I'm guessing that toasting would enhance the flavor.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I love the idea of substituting nuts for graham crackers. Do you toast the pecans when you make this crust? I'm guessing that toasting would enhance the flavor.

Either works, I do like the toasted. Almonds are also good, I like using smoked almonds for savory cheesecakes and quiches.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Oh I would love a good recipe for quiche. Can you post one or two?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Oh I would love a good recipe for quiche. Can you post one or two?

Would love to, give me a couple of days. I'm heading for bed, have work tomorrow. Good thing I love my job!

 

[kitchengoddess8]

No problem! Post the recipes when you can. I'm looking forward to making a gluten free quiche!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

What kinds of Quiche do you like?

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I love quiches with vegetables and raw milk cheese (such as gruyere).

 

[Skittle68]

Just a side note- for any recipe that contains flour, you could always use buckwheat flour, which is naturally gluten free. You can find it at natural food stores. Buckwheat is a fruit, but it has a lot of the same properties of grains.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Oh that's interesting. I didn't know buckwheat was a fruit. Does buckwheat flour alter the taste of recipes that call for wheat flour?

 

[Skittle68]

Oh that's interesting. I didn't know buckwheat was a fruit. Does buckwheat flour alter the taste of recipes that call for wheat flour?

Honestly, I have absolutely no idea. I do just fine with gluten, so I have not tried it. I just recently decided to start making my own bread, and I happened to come across that little tidbit yesterday. When I saw the gluten free post I just thought, "What great timing!" lol

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I love quiches with vegetables and raw milk cheese (such as gruyere).

Okay, I gave you a Basic Quiche recipe and suggestions of what veggies you can use. It is very versatile. The nut crust is towards the bottom of the post: http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f22/basic-quiche-76352.html#post1076384

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Thank you so much. This is wonderful! I'm looking forward to trying the recipe.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

You are welcome!