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Maple Sugar Pie

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Maple Sugar PieCIA/Keith Ferris

This traditional dessert can be served warm from the oven or at room temperature. It's delicious topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creme fraîche, or whipped cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 portions

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
3 large eggs
1 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Arrange oven rack in middle position and top with heavy baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425°F.

    Step 2

    On lightly floured surface using lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to 13-inch round. Fit into 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving 1/2-inch overhang, then fold over and crimp decoratively. Chill shell 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Scatter walnuts in shell. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, brown sugar, and salt. Pour mixture into pie shell over nuts.

    Step 4

    Transfer pie to baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F and bake until crust is golden and center is just set, 25 to 30 minutes more.

    Step 5

    Transfer pie to rack and cool at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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