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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie

    Published: Apr 18, 2019 · Modified: Oct 14, 2022 by Tristin Rieken · 7 Comments

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie is a delicious interesting pie recipe that is not typical for caramelized carrot recipes but is an absolutely delicious recipe that’s perfect for Spring or Winter!

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie may be unconventional on your dessert table but this absolutely delicious pie has amazing flavor and is perfect for Spring! carrot recipes | carrot pie recipe | Easter dessert
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    Why should creamy, spiced deliciousness in a pie shell be saved only for Fall? This carrot version is perfect for Spring celebrations like Easter or winter when carrots are in season.

    Interesting pie recipe

    I know that a carrot pie recipe isn’t going to be on the top of any classic caramelized carrot recipes list anytime soon.

    But when you’re looking to learn how to make a carrot pie you’re probably not searching for a simple caramelized carrot recipe or classic pie recipe.

    Instead you’re probably searching for interesting pie recipes that are unique and maybe a little unusual.

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie may be unconventional on your dessert table but this absolutely delicious pie has amazing flavor and is perfect for Spring! carrot recipes | carrot pie recipe | Easter dessert

    When I first saw a recipe by Joshua McFadden for Carrot Pie with Pecan Crust in his cookbook,Six Seasons: a New Way With Vegetables, it caught my eye right away.

    Inspired by Joshua’s use of caramel in his carrot pie filling I played up the natural sweetness of the carrots by tossing them in brown sugar and roasting carrots until caramelized to develop a rich caramel flavor before pureeing for the filling.

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie may be unconventional on your dessert table but this absolutely delicious pie has amazing flavor and is perfect for Spring! carrot recipes | carrot pie recipe | Easter dessert

    And although carrot pie is not a classic pie recipe, trust me, if you’re a fan of sweet potato pie, pumpkin pie or carrot cake you’re going to love Caramelized Carrot Pie! Perfect as a Easter dessert or dessert for any celebration in the winter, spring, summer or fall!

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie may be unconventional on your dessert table but this absolutely delicious pie has amazing flavor and is perfect for Spring!  carrot recipes | carrot pie recipe | Easter dessert

    Ingredients

    • Pie Crust pastry shell – you can use any pie crust recipe you prefer. Rather than traditional butter and flour pie crust try this Gluten Free Walnut Crust instead!
    • Carrots – in season in winter carrots are the perfect addition to your pie recipes and are great served during Thanksgiving or Christmas as well as Easter
    • Sweet potato – just like with most ‘pumpkin pies’ there’s more to the filing than meets the eye. Canned pumpkin pie filling relies on winter squash for it’s color and smooth richness. Similarly, a few roasted cubed sweet potatoes guarantee this Carrot Pie filling cooks up rich and smooth and not the least bit watery.
    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Brown sugar – or substitute honey for brown sugar in the roasted carrots and the filling.
    • Heavy Cream – sweetened condensed milk can be substituted for the heavy cream and brown sugar in the caramel used in the filling and for serving. Simply omit the sweetener and use equal amounts sweetened condensed milk instead of cream.
    • Salt
    • Spices –  cinnamon, ground ginger, all spice, nutmeg and cardamom (optional)
    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie may be unconventional on your dessert table but this absolutely delicious pie has amazing flavor and is perfect for Spring!  carrot recipes | carrot pie recipe | Easter dessert

    Step by step instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
    2. Prepare your favorite single 9″ pie crust and par bake pie crust until puffy, 10-15 minutes. Remove and cool until ready to use.
    3. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
    4. Combine 4 tablespoons melted butter with ¼ cup brown sugar and toss carrots and sweet potatoes in the mixture to coat. Then place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until carrots are caramelized and tender, 25-30 minutes turning halfway through. Remove caramelize carrots from oven and cool.
    5. Meanwhile make creamy caramel to flavor the carrot pie filling and as a garnish later when serving. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup heavy cream then stir to combine. Bring to a boil then simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until thick and luscious. Remove from heat and cool.
    6. Add cooled caramelized carrots and sweet potatoes to a food processor or blender with remaining 1 cup cream, spices, eggs and half the caramel sauce.
    7. Blend smooth. No blender or food processor? make this recipe by hand using a potato masher and/or a whisk to whip the carrots and sweet potatoes smooth.
    8. Pour carrot pie filling into prepared par baked pie shell.
    9. Bake in the center of preheated oven until center is set, 45 to 60 minutes.
    10. Let pie cool completely at room temperature.
    11. Garnish as desired then serve with reserved caramel sauce, and whipped cream if desired.
    12. Enjoy!

    How to serve

    Serve carrot pie with freshly whipped cream and a little bit of the reserved homemade caramel sauce that was used in the filling.

    Use fresh carrot greens to garnish and let guests know what flavors to expect in this interesting pie recipe.

    Other interesting pie recipes

    Try these other interesting pie recipes Chocolate Angel Pie, Fresh Pumpkin Pie with Gluten Free Walnut Crust and No Bake Cranberry Cream Pie.

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie may be unconventional on your dessert table but this absolutely delicious pie has amazing flavor and is perfect for Spring! carrot recipes | carrot pie recipe | Easter dessert

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie

    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie may be unconventional on your dessert table but this absolutely delicious pie has amazing flavor and is perfect for Spring! 
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    brown sugar, caramel, carrots, pie
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 357kcal
    Author: Tristin Rieken

    Ingredients

    • 1 single 9″ all butter pie crust
    • 1 small sweet potato in large cubes
    • 4 large organic carrots peeled
    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ½ cups cream
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground all spice
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon cardamom (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare your favorite single 9″ pie crust and bake until puffy, 10-15 minutes. Remove and cool until ready to use. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
    • Combine 4 tablespoons melted butter with ¼ cup brown sugar and toss carrots and sweet potatoes in the mixture to coat. 
    • Place vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 25-30 minutes turning halfway through. Remove and cool. Then place in a blender or food processor.
    • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup heavy cream then stir to combine. Bring to a boil then simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until thick and luscious. Remove from heat and cool.
    • Add remaining 1 cup cream, spices, eggs and half the caramel sauce to blender with carrots and sweet potatoes. Blend until smooth and pour into prepared pie shell. Bake in the center of preheated oven until center is set, 45 to 60 minutes.
    • Let cool completely before cutting and serving with whipped cream and reserved caramel sauce. Garnish with carrot tops.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9400IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Brown Sugar Roasted Caramelized Carrot Pie
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 357 Calories from Fat 261
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 29g45%
    Saturated Fat 17g106%
    Cholesterol 143mg48%
    Sodium 367mg16%
    Potassium 241mg7%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 9400IU188%
    Vitamin C 2.8mg3%
    Calcium 68mg7%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Kacey Perez

      February 20, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      How fun would this be for Easter? Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    2. Sunrita | Spiceitupp

      February 20, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe reminds me of a similar Indian Sweet carrot dessert which I love. This recipe inspires me to make a fusion.

      Reply
    3. Carrie Robinson

      February 20, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never had carrot pie before! Totally intrigued by this. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Kait | Slumber & Scones

      February 20, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never heard of carrot pie before, but this looks great! I love the bright orange color, and the spices sound just perfect.

      Reply
    5. Krissy Allori

      February 20, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      Holy smokes! This sounds absolutely amazing. I have never had carrot in a pie but I can see where it would be amazing. Great idea.

      Reply
    6. Emily

      November 06, 2021 at 8:29 am

      If I sub maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar, how much do you think I should use? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tristin Rieken

        November 08, 2021 at 8:05 am

        Hi Emily, great question! This recipe uses 1/4 cup of brown sugar to help caramelize the carrots and sweet potato while it’s roasting. And again another 1/4 cup of brown sugar in the homemade caramel for serving. I suggest using a few tablespoons to 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (up to your own personal tastes) to glaze the vegetables. Then, skip the homemade brown sugar caramel and serve simply with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey instead. Thanks for asking 🙂

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