MAPLE PECAN PIE

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Our Vermont maple syrup can't be beat, and this is one of my favorite pies. It's also quick and easy to make. -Mildred Wescom, Belvidere, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

Dough for single-crust pie (9 inches)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Add maple syrup, butter, vanilla, salt and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. If desired, top with whipped cream to serve. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.