MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE WITH SALTED PECAN BRITTLE

MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE WITH SALTED PECAN BRITTLE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pies

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 single-crust pie pastry for a 9" pie plate
1 can(s) (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
2/3 c pure maple syrup
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste - or - vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 c milk
SALTED PECAN BRITTLE:
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c water
3/4 c toasted chopped pecans
1/2 tsp plus 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Steps:

1. FOR FILLING: In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs; beat lightly until combined. Gradually add the milk, stirring to combine.
2. Pour filling into a prepared pastry shell. To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie crust with foil. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Continue baking about 25 to 30 minutes more or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack and then cover and chill for 2 hours. To serve, top with Salted Pecan Brittle.
3. SALTED PECAN BRITTLE: In a small saucepan combine the sugar and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boiling and continue to boil, without stirring, until mixture turns a dark, amber color, about 10 minutes. Stir in the toasted chopped pecans and 1/2 tsp. sea salt.
4. Remove from heat; immediately pour onto a baking pan that is lined with foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly over pan and immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tsp. sea salt. Cool completely and break into large pieces. Sprinkle over pie.