As if regular pecan pie wasn't decadent enough - here's a variation that takes it just one step further down the road to outrageousness. Go ahead and do it. You know it'll be good.
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Ingredients
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1 cup (250 mL) maple syrup |
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2/3 cup (150 mL) granulated sugar |
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3 eggs |
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1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter |
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1 tsp. (5 mL) vanilla |
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1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped pecans |
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1 9-inch (23 cm) pie shell, unbaked |
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Preparation
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| 1. Preheat the oven to 350º F (180º C). |
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| 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the maple syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter and vanilla with an electric mixer until slightly thickened - about 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped pecans and pour the mixture into the prepared pie shell. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife poked into the center of the filling comes out clean. |
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| 3. Let cool completely or serve slightly warm with whipped cream or ice cream. |
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| Makes one 9-inch (23 cm) pie -- 6 to 8 servings. |
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How kids can help |
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Mix together the ingredients for the filling and pour it into the pie shell. |
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Chop the nuts. |
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