Maple Pecan Pie Recipe

This is an easy maple pecan pie recipe that can be made with or without pecans and can be made successfully by any skill level.  Making the pie crust may feel a little intimidating the first few times but I am happy to share that even I can make this crust successfully each and every time.  Follow along to read the step-by-step instructions on how to make a simple yet delicious maple pecan pie using 100% pure maple syrup.  This marvelous maple pecan pie is an easy dessert to make any time of year although we tend to make it in the spring, typically for Easter Dinner as the timing is perfect because we have freshly made pure maple syrup produced every spring.  It’s an ideal dessert to make for any special family gathering any time of the year.

This recipe requires minimal ingredients and needs both eggs and pure maple syrup, two delicious ingredients that we produce here on our family farm!

Maple Syrup has a delightful and flavorful maple bouquet and has varied taste intensities to suit different consumer preferences. Proven to be high in manganese, riboflavin and zinc, to name a few, in the percent of daily recommended value, maple can be used for all aspects of cooking and baking. With only 216 calories in a 60 ml portion ( ¼ cup), which is less than corn syrup and honey, maple syrup is unrefined and retains the inherent nutritional value of the maple sap obtained from the maple tree.

The Original Sweetener!

Native North Americans were the first to recognize Pure Maple Syrup as a source of nutrition and energy. Researchers have since documented that maple syrup has a higher nutritional value than all other common sweeteners

Here are the supplies needed to make this marvelous maple pecan pie! 

A simple tip that we find works when baking is to gather all of the ingredients and place onto the counter along with measuring cups & spoons, a few large bowls, rolling pin and a pie plate. 

Preparation is key!

Preparing all your supplies in advance to starting allows for an organized working space and reduces rushing around looking for things that you will need which creates a pleasant and enjoyable baking experience. 

Did you know?

Did you know that some older experienced women strongly believe that your success in the kitchen when baking relates to how happy you are feeling at the time you are baking?   

Filling Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• ½  cup 35% cream
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1  tbsp flour
• 1 cup pecans

Pastry Ingredients

A close friend suggested that I try using shortening rather than butter in my pastry and with hesitation, I decided to give it a try especially after we held a pie tasting contest in which I baked with butter and she baked with shortening.  It was a close tie however the pastry made without butter made for a lighter tasting and flaky pastry.  This is why I agreed to try making the recipe on the side of the box of shortening purchased.  The ingredients are comparable and include the following items:

• 2 cups cake and pastry flour
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½  lb Tenderflake pure lard/shortening (half a package)
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ¾ cup cold water

NOTE – these quantities will make three – 9” pie shells.  What you don’t use today, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.

This recipe really is two recipes in one as the Instructions include making the pastry crust first then we will move onto making the pie filling before assembling the two to bake in the oven.

Instructions

First Start with Making the Pastry –

1. Mix together flour and salt.
2. Add shortening. Using your hands, mix together until combined into pea size pieces.
3. In a 1 cup measure, combine vinegar and egg.  Add water to make 1 cup.  Gradually stir liquid into shortening mixture.  Add only enough water to make dough cling together.
4. Using your hands, combine until it forms into a disc.  This really doesn’t take a long time to do.  Take care to not over-handle the dough. 
5. Use immediately or place in fridge and cover with plastic wrap.
6. When you are ready to use; roll out using a light dusting of flour and roll to desired thickness.  Lay into pie shell, prick with a fork all over, trim edge.

To make the Pie and Filling –

1. In a large bowl, assemble pie ingredients excluding the pecans and stir well to mix
2. Transfer the pie mixture to the pastry lined pie dish.
3. Top with pecans
4. Preheat oven at 425 F cook for 10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to 350 F cook for another 30 – 40 minutes or until set
6. Let cool before serving
7. Serve with ice cream

Serves 12

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Maple Pecan Pie

This is an easy maple pecan pie recipe that can be made with or without pecans. Follow along to read the step-by-step instructions on how to make a simple yet delicious maple pecan pie using 100% pure maple syrup.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Cooling Time20 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Maple Pecan Pie

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 287kcal

Author: admin

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• ½ cup 35% cream
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup pecans

Pastry Ingredients

• 2 cups pastry flour
• 1/2 lb shortening
• ¾ cup water cold
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• ¾ tbsp salt
• 1 egg lightly beaten

Instructions

Instructions on making pie crust –

• Mix together flour and salt.
• Add shortening. Using your hands, mix together until combined into pea size pieces.
• In a 1 cup measure, combine vinegar and egg.  Add water to make 1 cup.  Gradually stir liquid into shortening mixture.  Add only enough water to make dough cling together.
• Using your hands, combine until it forms into a disc.  This really doesn’t take a long time to do.  Take care to not over-handle the dough.  
• Use immediately or place in fridge and cover with plastic wrap.
• When you are ready to use; roll out using a light dusting of flour to desired thickness. Lay into pie shell, prick with a fork all over, trim edge.

To make the Pie and Filling –

• Transfer the pie mixture to the pastry lined pie dish.
• Top with pecans
• Preheat oven at 425 F cook for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 F cook for another 30 – 40 minutes or until set

Notes

Let cool before serving Serve with ice cream

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