The best way to describe this maple pecan pie recipe is that the filling has the texture of soft caramel with the taste of maple and pecans.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Chilling Time3 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple, pecan, pie
Servings: 8
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
3/4cupdark or light brown sugar
3/4cupunsalted butter
1/4cuppure or real maple syrup
1/4cuphoney
3tablespoonsheavy cream
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2 - 3cupspecan halves
19-inch graham cracker crust
Instructions
In a medium saucepot, place butter, honey, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Put this over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.
3/4 cup dark or light brown sugar, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup pure or real maple syrup, 1/4 cup honey
Once boiling, add pecans and cream. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring every now and then, for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Pour this syrup mixture into the graham cracker crust. Allow it to cool slightly, then cover the pie dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the fridge until completely chilled.