Easy Maple Pecan Pie Recipe
Pecan pie is traditionally known as a Southern dessert but this pie transcends the Mason-Dixon line by adding a Northern treat - Maple. Instead of the expected corn syrup, this pie has maple syrup.
Servings 8 slices
Calories 522kcal
Cost $8.50
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
- 1 1/2 cups maple syrup 100% pure
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp maple extract or maple flavor
- 4 eggs large
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
Instructions
Prepare The Crust
- The refrigerated crust should sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or as directed on the package.
Preheat The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Make sure one of the racks is on the bottom.
Prepare The Filling
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, maple extract, eggs, sugar, salt, and melted butter.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Place the crust in the pie plate and flute or crimp the edge.
- Pour the filling into the crust and level with a spoon or spatula.
Bake
- Bake on bottom rack for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, lower the oven temp to 350°F and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes.
- Pie is done when the center is set. Center should not be jiggly.
Cool
- Allow to sit on wire cooling rack for 2 hours.
Pie can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Maple Pecan Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 522
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 318mg14%
Potassium 283mg8%
Carbohydrates 67g22%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 50g56%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 304IU6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.