Pecan Pie with Maple Syrup

This delicious pecan pie with maple syrup is so easy to make. With a golden crust and a sticky-sweet filling, this simple maple pecan pie will please all of the guests at your holiday table. Using maple syrup instead of corn syrup adds delicious flavor to this holiday dessert favorite. Top with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 451 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 ¼ cups pecan halves or pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a rack in the lowest position.

Step 2

Mix maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in pecans until coated, then pour batter into the pie shell.

Step 3

Bake on the lower rack of the preheated oven until the pie shell is golden brown and the filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes.