Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie
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3 Reviews
Make traditional pumpkin pie extraordinary with this delicious holiday dessert recipe - a hint of maple in the filling, a drizzling over the pecans and a touch in the whipped cream make this pie the perfect end to any meal!
45 min
Prep Time
1:40
Total Time
8 servings

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup
all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon
salt
1/3 cup
cold Land O Lakes® Butter
2 to 3 tablespoons
cold water

Filling

1/4 cup
sugar
1 (15-ounce) can
pumpkin
2
large Land O Lakes® Eggs, slgithly beaten
1 cup
Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 cup
pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
2 teaspoons
pumpkin pie spice*

Topping

1/2 cup
pecan halves
3 tablespoons
pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
1/2 cup
Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
Pecan halves, if desired
 
*Substitute 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and cloves.

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine flour and salt in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in water until flour is just moistened.
  3. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into 9-inch pie pan; unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan. Crimp or flute edge. Set aside.
  4. Combine sugar, pumpkin and eggs in bowl. Add all remaining filling ingredients; mix well. Pour into prepared pie crust. Cover edge of crust with 2-inch strip of aluminum foil. Bake 40 minutes. Remove aluminum foil. Continue baking 15-25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Arrange pecan halves on top of pie; drizzle or brush 1 tablespoon maple syrup over pecans.
  6. Beat whipping cream at high speed in bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon dollops of whipped cream unto pie; garnish with additional pecan halves, if desired.

Recipe Tips

Read more about this recipe on Recipe Buzz® Blog.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories
460
Cholesterol
150mg
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
32g
Sodium
135mg
Dietary Fiber
3g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

I made this last thanksgiving and will make it again...everyone loved it

Posted October 05, 2012 by Linda

Rating

Delicious. The maple syrup really puts it over the top. Great reviews by our guests.

Posted November 27, 2008 by Kasie

Rating

Easy to make, very rich, a holiday favorite.

Posted November 24, 2008 by donna

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