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Toffee Almond Pie is just like your classic pecan pie except made with almonds and toffee instead! This is the perfect holiday pie that is unique but so good. Everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Toffee Almond Pie
Like I said, this recipe is very similar to a pecan pie. That is because I started out with the base of my mom’s pecan pie recipe, but then switched out some ingredients in it to make a whole new type of pie! The toffee bits add an amazing sweetness and flavor to the pie. On top of all that, of course it has almonds and if you would like, you can add some almond extract too!
Recipes like this are so easy and fun to make because they can be changed and added to so much! Not only is this pie simple, but the almonds and toffee bits work so nicely with each other. Make this pie for any holiday or event that needs a pie!
Ingredients Needed
- Pie Crust: for a 9” pie crust from scratch or a refrigerated pack of two.
- Light Corn Syrup: The pecan pie uses dark corn syrup, but it switched it out for light for a lighter look. You can use either.
- Unsalted Butter: This will be melted – you can substitute salted butter but omit added salt.
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken the pie.
- Toffee Bits and Almonds: Use slivered almonds and toffee bits without chocolate.
How to make Almond Pie
- Place pie crust in a 9” pie plate and decorate the edges as desired. Chill until ready to fill.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, salt, and cornstarch until smooth and combined.
- Place toffee bits in the bottom of the prepared pie crust, then place the almonds on top. Pour the pie filling over the top and let the pie sit for a few minutes to allow the almonds to naturally rise to the top.
- Place the pie on a cookie sheet (in case of spillage). Cover the outer edges of the crust with a pie crust shield or strips of foil. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then lower the temp to 350°F and bake for an additional 50-60 minutes, or until the almonds are very toasted and the pie is just a bit jiggly in the center. It will set as it cools. Cool completely before slicing.
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Expert Tips
- Use a cookie sheet under the pie in case any spills over in the oven – we don’t want a mess.
- A slightly jiggly center is how you know the pie is done – it won’t roll when you tap the pie plate, but will be slightly jiggly.
- Have the pie cool completely before cutting so it can hold its shape.
- Store pie in refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.
Toffee Almond Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust from scratch or a refrigerated pack of two
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (237ml) light corn syrup
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter , melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons (5g) cornstarch
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 6 ounces sliced almonds (about 1 2/3 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place pie crust in a 9” pie plate and decorate the edges as desired. Chill until ready to fill.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, salt, and cornstarch until smooth and combined.
- Place toffee bits in the bottom of the prepared pie crust, then place the almonds on top. Pour the pie filling over the top and let the pie sit for a few minutes to allow the almonds to naturally rise to the top. (It’s important the toffee goes in before the almonds because it will weigh the almonds down if it goes in on top of them.)
- Place the pie on a cookie sheet (in case of spillage). Cover the outer edges of the crust with a pie crust shield or strips of foil. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then lower the temp to 350°F and bake for an additional 50-60 minutes, or until the almonds are very toasted and the pie is just a bit jiggly in the center. It will set as it cools. Cool completely before slicing.
Recipe Notes
- You know the pie is done baking when it’s only slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting.
- Store pie in refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.
This recipe looks very appealing. My mother used to made pecan pie and pecan bars, from Betty Crocker recipes, but I have a bunch of sliced almonds and I’ve been looking for a recipe in which I could use them. But what are toffee bits? Do you mean bits of homemade toffee? Commercially made toffee? Something like Heath toffee flavored chips? The recipes my mom made didn’t ask for this, although they were called things like “Pecan Toffee Bars” etc. Thanks!
They’re usually sold in the baking aisle (it’s a heath bar product I believe) they’re either little bits of toffee with or without chocolate (they usually sell both). If you can’t find them you can finely chop Heath bars.
Hi! I just checked back by and see you have commented. Thank you so much. I will try this recipe.
Linda
I made this for Thanksgiving. It was great, made one with a few chocolate chunks in the bottom with the toffee. So good will be making these from now on.
We found this recipe as a replacement for pecan pie, since my youngest developped a sesitivity to pecans! This recipe is wonderful as-is.
Just a couple of notes
1. The second time I made this, I used slivered instead of sliced almonds, and we liked that even better!
2. I didn’t fuss with layering the toffee and almonds in the bottom. I just mixed those in with the egg mixture and it worked just fine.
3. I also topped it with more almonds, because I like almonds.
I think I am going to try this same recipe with other nuts. I’ll also try it with cinnamon,nutmeg, and cloves. The kids think it will taste like the candied almonds we buy at the Renaissance Faire. Can’t wait to try!
This pie was amazinggggg add some almond and vanilla extract to take it to the next level. I agree with the comments that the cooking time in the recipe is not accurate. Just keep a really close eye on it and take it out when you get the slight wobble in the middle.
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