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Maple Pecan Pie

Maple pecan pie is a baked dessert featuring a flaky crust filled with a sticky, caramelized maple syrup mixture studded with toasted pecans. Once baked, the pie has a glossy, golden-brown top with a crunchy nut topping and a rich, chewy filling that holds its shape when sliced.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 single blind-baked pie crust Use your favorite flaky pie crust
  • 1 cup maple syrup preferably pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie dish with a blind-baked flaky crust.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup and brown sugar, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer with a fragrant aroma and a slight bubbling appearance.
  3. Add the melted butter to the syrup mixture, whisking continuously to create a smooth, glossy caramel-like filling that thickens slightly as it cooks for about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and slowly whisk in the beaten eggs along with vanilla extract, stirring vigorously to incorporate everything smoothly without curdling.
  5. Stir in the toasted pecans, ensuring they are evenly coated with the filling, which will look thick and glossy now.
  6. Pour the filling and pecan mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula for a smooth top.
  7. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling around the edges and has a shiny, golden glaze on top.
  8. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours, allowing the filling to set fully and the flavors to deepen.
  9. Slice the pie with a sharp knife, revealing the rich, caramel-colored filling studded with crunchy pecans, ready to serve and enjoy.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle additional toasted pecans on top before serving. Can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days, best enjoyed at room temperature.