Hickory nut pie
Hickory nut pie is a rich, sweet dessert similar to pecan pie, but made with hickory nuts. It typically features a filling of hickory nuts, corn syrup or maple syrup, sugar, butter, and eggs, baked in a pie crust. This dish is a regional specialty of the Appalachian Mountains and the American Midwest, where hickory trees are native.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The pie is very high in fat and carbohydrates, with a significant amount of sugar. A single slice provides a dense source of energy, along with notable amounts of manganese and healthy monounsaturated fats from the nuts.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 75 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Hickory nuts are notoriously difficult to harvest and crack, making this pie a labor of love and a true seasonal delicacy. Nutritionally, hickory nuts are an excellent source of antioxidants and contain a unique fatty acid profile similar to pecans.
