Maple Pecan Pie is a traditional American recipe for a classic pie of maple syrup, bourbon, sugar and pecan nuts baked in a shortcrust pastry shell. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Maple Pecan Pie.
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Maple Pecan Pie: Classic American recipe for a classic pie of a shortcrust base filled with a maple syrup and egg blend topped with pecan nut halves that's oven baked and served in wedges.
Ingredients:
3 eggs
180ml maple syrup
60ml bourbon, whisky or rum
125g sugar
65g butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
220g pecan nut halves
1/4 batch foolproof pie crust (enough for a single crust pie)
Method:
Prepare the foolproof pie crust according to the recipe then chill in the refrigerator as you prepare the filling.
Lightly whisk the eggs then beat in the maple syrup, bourbon, sugar, butter and vanilla extract. Add the pecan halves and stir to combine. Remove the pastry from the refrigerator then roll out on greaseproof (waxed) paper and use to line the base of a pie plate. Trim any excess pastry then pour in the filling.
Bake on the bottom shelf of an oven pre-heated to 175°C and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the pastry is cooked and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving with vanilla ice cream.