Description
This decadent Maple Pecan Pie is the ultimate festive dessert, featuring a rich, custard-like filling naturally sweetened with pure dark maple syrup. Crunchy toasted pecans provide a sophisticated earthy contrast to the velvety base, all encased in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfectly balanced and meticulously tested, this recipe ensures a stable, gooey center that slice perfectly every time. It is an essential addition to any holiday table or special gathering, offering deep, complex flavors that delight every guest with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
1 disk Pie Crust
2 cups Pecans
1 cup Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A Dark)
1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)
3 Large Eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
Press the dough into a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges.
Chill the prepared crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Whisk eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
Fold the toasted pecans into the wet mixture until fully coated.
Pour the pecan mixture evenly into the chilled pie shell.
Bake on the center rack for 50 to 55 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
Pre-toasting your pecans for 5-8 minutes before mixing significantly enhances their nutty aroma and keeps them crunchy. Ensure the butter is cooled before mixing to avoid scrambling the eggs. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg