Go Back
+ servings

Paleo Pumpkin Pie

Servings: 8
Author: tessa

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons palm shortening or allowed butter
  • 1 egg
  • Water by the tablespoon just to bind 1-3

For the Filling

  • 2 generous cups fresh pumpkin or squash puree
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup palm sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or pie spice if you prefer
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • First prepare your crust. In a large bowl, mix the flours and salt.
  • Add the shortening and cut in using a pastry cutter until pea sized chunks of fat remain.
  • Mix in the egg and just enough ice cold water to bring the dough together. Knead a couple of times with your hands to make a cohesive dough.
  • Lay out a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pat the dough into a disc, wrap securely, and place in the freezer for 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  • In a blender or bowl, blend all filling ingredients together until no lumps remain.
  • Using two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap, roll the dough out to an even thickness large enough to accommodate a 9 inch pie pan.
  • Peel a piece of parchment off, and invert the dough into a greased pie pan. Remove the top layer of parchment.
  • Flute your edges, smooshing together with your fingertip if you need to repair any tears in the pastry.
  • Poke holes in the bottom of the crust, and prebake for 7 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and pour in the filling. Bake for 45-60 minutes until firm and not wet to the touch. The water content of squash/pumpkin purees varies the cook time.If you notice the crust starting to brown, bump the heat down to 325 degrees, and cover the crust with aluminum foil.
  • Let cool completely before cutting and serving...if shape is important to you at least!

Notes

The pie filling will work with any homemade or premade pie crust.