Description
Indulge in this quintessential American Southern dessert featuring a rich, buttery maple syrup filling packed with crunchy, toasted pecans. Encased in a flaky, golden-brown pie crust, this pie offers a sophisticated depth of flavor thanks to pure maple syrup and a hint of sea salt. It is the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings and autumn celebrations, ensuring a dense, gooey, and satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
1 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs, room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 standard 9-inch pie crust, unbaked
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and flute the edges.
Toast the chopped pecans on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy.
Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and sea salt to the eggs and whisk until well combined.
Fold the toasted pecans into the mixture until they are thoroughly coated.
Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared pie shell.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure the filling sets firmly.
Notes
Par-baking the crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling can help prevent a soggy bottom.
Ensure the butter is cooled before mixing with eggs to avoid scrambling them.
Store the pie at room temperature for up to two days, or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg