Description
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of Maple Pecan Pie, a classic dessert that beautifully combines the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup with crunchy toasted pecans. Encased in a flaky golden crust, this indulgent pie is perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy family dinners. Every slice promises a delightful experience, making it a must-try recipe that will quickly become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your pie crust in a pie dish or roll out homemade dough into your dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs until frothy, then add maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg