MAPLE PECAN PIE II

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This is the 1999 American Pie Council's National Pie Championship's "Best of Show " and the first place winner in the Nut Category.

Provided by DINNER2

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup butter flavored shortening, chilled
⅓ cup ice water
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 egg, beaten
1 egg white
4 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup real maple syrup
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup dark corn syrup
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Combine water, vinegar and 1 egg; add liquid one tablespoon at a time, sprinkling over flour mixture and tossing with a fork to form soft dough. Shape into three discs. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 3 to 24 hours. (Extra pastry may be frozen for later use.)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line a 9 inch pie plate with pastry. Brush inside of unbaked pie shell with slightly beaten egg white.
  • Mix 3/4 cup sugar, syrups, vanilla and salt with 4 beaten eggs until blended. Stir in pecans and melted butter. Pour filling into pie shell.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven and brush hot pie top with maple syrup. Cool and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 890.4 calories, Carbohydrate 103.8 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 50.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 516.3 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

Clifton Dozier
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This is the best pecan pie recipe I've ever tried! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and delicious. The pecans add a nice crunch and the maple syrup gives it a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this pie again and a


Margrith Labuschagne
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love the addition of the maple syrup, it really gives the pie a unique flavor.


star
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


c d
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This was my first time making pecan pie and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Lwanda Magudulela
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love the addition of the maple syrup, it really makes the pie special.


Anwar Saeed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out perfectly! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pecan pie.


Naibei boika
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just personal preference. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy, but I would have liked a bit more of a nutty flavor from the pecans.


MN Dad
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I was a bit skeptical about making this pie because I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but I'm so glad I tried it! This pie is amazing! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and delicious. The pecans add a nice crunch and the maple


Brian Peaslee
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This is the best pecan pie I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and rich. I love the addition of the maple syrup, it really takes the pie to the next level.


lilbruh reggans
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfectly flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Godsway Akakpo
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This maple pecan pie is absolutely divine! The filling is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The pecans add a lovely crunch and nutty flavor. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds the filling perfectly. I would definitel