Preparation

• In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
• Add the cold water and unsweetened applesauce to the mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
• Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
• Transfer the rolled-out crust to the pie pan and press it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess crust.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sweetener, honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Stir in the chopped pecans.
• Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust.
• Place the pie in the middle of the oven and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set.
• If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, you can cover them with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
• Allow the pie to cool completely on a cooling rack before slicing and serving.