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Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie

Published: Apr 18, 2019 · Modified: Feb 7, 2024 by Tristin Rieken · 7 Comments

Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie  is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.
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Carrot pie recipe

Why should creamy, spiced deliciousness in a pie shell be saved only for Fall pumpkin and sweet potato pies?

This carrot pie recipe is a perfect pastry for Spring celebrations like Easter or winter when carrots are in season.

Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie  is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

The natural sweetness of the carrots are highlighted by tossing the carrots in brown sugar and giving them a roast until they are caramelized with a deep rich flavor. Then the carrots are pureed and turned into a sweet carrot pie filling.

Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie  is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

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!

Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie  is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

Ingredients

  • Pie Crust pastry shell – rather than traditional butter and flour pie crust try this Gluten Free Walnut Crust instead or use any pie crust recipe you prefer.
  • Carrots
  • 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 – light brown sugar, or dark brown can be used if you have it for even more dark caramel flavor.
  • Heavy cream
  • Salt
  • Spices –  cinnamon, ground ginger, all spice, nutmeg and cardamom (optional)
Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie  is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

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 caramelized carrots from oven and cool.
  5. Meanwhile make creamy caramel. 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!
Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

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.

Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie  is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

How to store

Store carrot pie the same as a pumpkin pie. Allow to cool to room temperature for several hours after baking. Then cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 4 days.

Yield

This carrot pie recipe yields one 9″ pie, enough for 8 – 10 servings of pie.

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Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot Pie is a delicious interesting sweet pie recipe that gives you a new use for caramelized roasted carrots.

Brown Sugar Carrot Pie

Brown Sugar 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
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 1 9" pastry crust
  • 4 large carrots peeled
  • 1 small sweet potato peeled, cut in large cubes
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground all spice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cardamom (optional)

Single pie crust

  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter cold, shredded or cut into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
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Instructions

  • Prepare pastry crust by combining cold butter with flour, salt, sugar and ice water. Wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes.
    1 ½ cup all purpose flour, ½ cup butter, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 4-6 tablespoons ice water
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll pastry out to about 12" round and transfer to a 9" pie dish. Place in preheated oven and bake until slightly puffy, 10-15 minutes. Remove and set aside. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
    1 9" pastry crust
  • Meanwhile, combine 4 tablespoons melted butter with ¼ cup brown sugar and toss carrots and sweet potatoes in the mixture to coat. 
    4 large carrots, ½ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 small sweet potato
  • Place vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 25-30 minutes turning halfway through. Remove and cool.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining 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. Remove from heat and cool.
    1 ½ cups cream
  • Place roasted carrots and sweet potatoes in a blender or food processor. 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.
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground all spice, ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
  • Bake in the center of preheated oven until center is set, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting and serving with whipped cream and reserved caramel sauce.

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 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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  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 🙂

      Reply

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