3 Secrets to Perfect Pecan Pie

How to make delicious pecan pie with 150 fewer calories and 5 grams less fat than the traditional version.

Why would you throw out your old “perfect” pecan pie recipe this year in exchange for something new? Because the Maple Pecan Tart that recipe developer and makeover queen Katie Webster made for EatingWell is so much better. After trying her version in the Test Kitchen a few months ago, I realized that I needed to ditch my old “perfect” pecan pie recipe. Not only does this new Maple Pecan Tart taste better than the original, but it’s healthier too. Find out the three secrets to making this perfect pecan pie.

—Hilary Meyer, Associate Food Editor

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