MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE

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Tired of traditional pumpkin pie? The maple syrup in this special pie provides a subtle but terrific enhancer. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dough for single-crust pie
MAPLE WHIPPED CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. 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 large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. Bake 45-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set (cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary). Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight or until set., In a small bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar, syrup and pumpkin pie spice until stiff peaks form. Pipe or dollop onto pie. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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