Description
A delightful combination of flavors found in a Maple Brown Sugar Pecan Pie, featuring a rich, sweet, and nutty filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust: Store-bought or homemade.
- 1 cup pecans: Halved or chopped.
- 1 cup maple syrup: Pure maple syrup for best taste.
- 1 cup brown sugar: Packed tightly.
- 3 large eggs: For binding the filling.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: Balances sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional): Adds richness.
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust and chill it in the refrigerator.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add melted butter if desired.
- Spread toasted pecans evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Pour the filling over the pecans, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes until set.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans for best flavor.
- Toast pecans before adding to enhance their flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or adding a pinch of salt or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple Brown Sugar Pecan Pie, dessert, pie recipe, pecan pie