NOT TOO SWEET PECAN PIE

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This recipe uses maple syrup, not corn syrup!It's a version that's less sweet than other pecan pies. Please enjoy!! You can also make your own crust.

Provided by juliet9190

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 pecan halves
6 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup packed brown sugar
10 inches pie crusts
1 1/3 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • Pie Filling:.
  • Bake pecans at 350°F for about 7 minutes, until fragrant and slightly dark.
  • Cook butter over high heat for about 4-5 minutes, until it begins to have a nutty aroma.
  • Grind or chop 1/4 cup of pecan.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs to blend, add pecans (ground), pecan halves, butter, flour, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into pie crust.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, until center is set. Let stand and cool before serving.
  • Pie Crust:.
  • Combine flour and sugar, add butter and cut into small pieces. Work into small crumbs.
  • Add egg yolk.
  • Press down on a 10" tart pan.
  • Bake at 300°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden pale. Let stand for a day.

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