TARTE AU SUCRE I

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This is a Canadian Maple sugar pie. Although it tastes a little like pecan, the flavor is more complex and leaves everyone asking for your secret. Earl Grey tea works well with this recipe.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Chess Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
3 eggs
⅞ cup light brown sugar
¾ cup real maple syrup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup brewed tea
6 ½ teaspoons cider vinegar
1 pinch salt
¾ cup toasted chopped walnuts

Steps:

Roll out the dough, and fit it in a 9 inch pie pan. Crimp the edges. Chill while preparing filling.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. Add the syrup, butter, tea, vinegar, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the nuts.
Place the pie shell on a cookie sheet, and pour the filling into the shell. Bake in a preheated 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until the center is still a bit wiggly. It will set completely when cooled, about 25 minutes. Cool, and serve with sweetened whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 154.3 mg, Sugar 41.4 g