Description
This classic Maple Syrup Pie is a rich, sweet treat featuring a luscious maple-flavored filling thickened with cornstarch and topped with festive maple leaf-shaped crust cutouts. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a warm, comforting dessert perfect for fall and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water
- 1-1/2 cups real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
Crust
- Pastry for double-crust pie
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to ensure there are no lumps. Gradually whisk in the maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and cook until it thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated. Set aside to cool.
- Roll Bottom Crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the pastry dough into a 1/8-inch-thick circle. Transfer this dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the crust so it extends about 1/2 inch beyond the rim of the plate, then flute the edges for decoration. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help it set.
- Prepare Leaf Cutouts: Meanwhile, roll out the remaining pastry dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Using maple leaf-shaped cookie cutters ranging from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches, cut out decorative shapes. Arrange the leaf cutouts on a baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Assemble and Bake Initial Pie: Pour the cooled maple filling into the prepared pie crust. Place the pie on a lower oven rack and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. This initial high heat helps set the filling.
- Reduce Heat and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking the pie for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove the pie from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Bake Leaf Cutouts: While the pie cools, bake the chilled leaf cutouts at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Decorate and Serve: Once the pie has cooled completely, arrange the baked maple leaf cutouts on top of the pie to create a beautiful, seasonal garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use real maple syrup for authentic flavor; pancake syrup or flavored syrups will not provide the same taste.
- Chilling the dough helps maintain flaky crust during baking.
- Ensure the filling cools slightly before pouring into the crust to avoid sogginess.
- The decorative leaf cutouts add visual appeal and a festive touch but can be omitted if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
