TARTE AU SUCRE (FRENCH-CANADIAN SUGAR PIE)

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No holiday (read: Thanksgiving or Christmas) table would be complete for me without this pie. Yes, it is sweet. Yes, it is rich. Yes, it is wonderful.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar or 1 1/2 cups maple sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup cream
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash salt
1 unbaked 8-inch pie shell
1 cup whipping cream, whipped with
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
  • Whisk all ingredients until smooth and pour into shell.
  • Bake about 25-30 minutes, until filling is set.
  • Sugar Pie is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
  • Serve with Chantilly Cream.
  • Variation: Add 1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts to the filling.

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