Maple Pecan Pie

  Desserts

Our Vermont maple syrup can't be beat, and this is one of my favorite pies. It's also quick and easy to make.

Maple Pecan Pie

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • Pastry for single-crust pie
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate; transfer crust to pie plate. Trim to 1 inch beyond rim of plate; flute edges.
  • 2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Add maple syrup, butter, vanilla, salt and pecans. Pour into crust.
  • 3. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. If desired, top with whipped cream to serve. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 561 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

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