Description
A deliciously sweet Maple Syrup Pie featuring a smooth, thickened maple filling nestled in a flaky double-crust pastry. This classic dessert perfectly balances the rich, amber flavors of real maple syrup with a buttery crust, decorated with charming baked maple leaf cutouts for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water
- 1-1/2 cups real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
Crust and Decoration:
- Pastry for double-crust pie
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then whisk in the maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Set the filling aside to cool.
- Prepare the Bottom Crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the pie dough to a 1/8-inch thick circle. Transfer it carefully to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges to extend about 1/2 inch beyond the rim and flute the edges. Chill the crust for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Cut the Leaf Decorations: Meanwhile, roll out the remaining 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 leaf shapes. Place these on a baking sheet and chill until ready to bake.
- Fill and Bake the Pie: Pour the cooled maple filling into the prepared pie crust. Place the pie on a lower oven rack and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Bake the Leaf Cutouts: While the pie finishes baking, bake the chilled leaf cutouts on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown. Cool them completely.
- Assemble and Serve: Once the pie has cooled completely on a wire rack, arrange the baked maple leaf cutouts decoratively on top of the pie before serving.
Notes
- Use real maple syrup for the best flavor and authenticity.
- Keep the pie crust chilled to ensure a flaky texture.
- The leaf cutouts not only decorate the pie but add a delightful buttery crunch.
- Allow the pie to cool completely to let the filling set properly before slicing.
- If maple leaf cookie cutters are unavailable, any leaf-shaped cutter or small shapes can be used as substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
