Maple pecan pie

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Maple pecan pie

Serves 8 as Dessert.

I like to use Grade B maple syrup in my pecan pies for better flavour. You can increase the amount of pecans to 1 1/2 or even 2 cups if you'd like, but I prefer a custardy pie with fewer pecans.

• 1 c chopped pecans
  
• 4 eggs
  
• 6 T unsalted butter
  
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
  
• 1 c Grade B maple syrup
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 blind-baked pie crust
  

1. Melt the butter with the sugar and the salt in a saucepan over medium heat (or in the microwave).

2. Temper the eggs, and then beat. Mix in the maple syrup.

3. Warm the mixture over medium heat until it becomes shiny and hot.

4. Remove from heat, stir in the chopped pecans, and pour the mixture into the pie crust.

5. Bake for 50-60 minutes at 275 degrees.

6. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Keywords: Dessert, Pie, American

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