Maple Pecan Pie I

For this rich pie, heaps of pecans are spread on the bottom of a pie shell and covered with a lovely filling made with equal parts of maple syrup and whipping cream, along with a few other tasty ingredients. Bake for an hour and serve.

• Calories: 545 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 ½ cups pecan halves
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
• 1 cup real maple syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread the nuts evenly over pie shell.

Step 3

Mix together butter or margarine, vanilla, and flour. Beat the eggs well, and blend into the flour mixture. Add salt, maple syrup, and cream. Pour filling over the nuts in the pie shell. Make sure the nuts are covered, so they will not burn.

Step 4

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center come out clean. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.