MAPLE SYRUP MERINGUE PIE, FROM CANADA!

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There are many traditional ways and recipes for making a maple syrup pie. This is how it is made in Canada with fresh tapping of the maple trees(April)for maple syrup, this is when it so rich and creamy. Don't be alarmed if you are not in Canada in April,for the tapping the trees. This recipe makes a delicious pie. Creamy and...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Pies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c maple syrup
1 c milk
2 Tbsp butter
2 medium egg yolks
1 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 a baked pie shell ! frozen or your own recipe
2 egg whites, for the meringue...... directions and amounts below.

Steps:

  • 1. BAKE PIE SHELL and set aside. FOR PIE: In a saucepan place the maple syrup, milk, and butter. Heat over low heat,stirring often, but do not boil.
  • 2. Beat together the egg yolks and water, then add the remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Add to the hot syrup and cook until just thickened, stirring most of the time.
  • 3. Pour while hot into the baked pie shell. ***EGG WHITE DIRECTIONS: Beat the remaining 2 egg whites until stiff, gradually adding 4 tablespoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cream of tarter, and a pinch of salt. Then beat for 5 minutes, or till peaks stand up.
  • 4. Pre-heat oven to 325F. Spread the meringue on to the hot pie filling. Cook to a gentle brown in a pre-heated 325F oven, for about 5-10 minutes. Keep checking pie...not to brown!
  • 5. Cool pie on a wire rack. Serve cold, but not refrigerated! Serves 6. And enjoy a wonderful Canadian Maple Pie!

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