Maple Pecan Pie
serves 8
NOTE: More liquid than corn syrup, maple syrup yields a softer,
more custardlike pie. To preserve the maple flavor, this recipe
uses granulated sugar instead of brown sugar. Toasted walnuts can
be substituted for pecans.
1 recipe American Pie Dough for Prebaked Pie Shell, prepared through step 4
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup maple syrup
11/2 cups pecans (6 ounces), toasted and chopped into small pieces
INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow recipe for Pecan Pie, using ingredient amounts listed above and replacing corn syrup and vanilla with maple syrup.