Maple-Nut Pie

Name: Maple-Nut Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: all-purpose flour, for work surface; 1/2 recipe Basic Pie Dough; 4 c. coarsely chopped raw nuts; 1 large egg; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 c. plus 1 1/2 tbsp. whipping cream, divided; 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar; 1/2 c. pure maple syrup; 1/2 c. unsalted butter; 1 tsp. flaked sea salt (such as Maldon), divided; 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Oct 3, 2016

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Dig into a chocolate-drizzled riff on classic pecan pie.

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Ingredients

all-purpose flour, for work surface
1/2 recipe Basic Pie Dough
4 cups coarsely chopped raw nuts
1 large egg
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp. whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp. flaked sea salt (such as Maldon), divided
2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with the rack in the lowest position. On a floured surface, roll pie dough to a 13" circle. Transfer to a 9" pie plate; fold edges under to align with the rim of the plate; crimp. Chill at least 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Toast nuts, in a single layer, on a baking sheet, stirring once, until lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool completely.
3. Step 3Whisk together egg, vanilla, and 1/4 cup cream in a bowl. Bring brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in toasted nuts. Quickly stir in cream mixture. Pour hot filling into crust.
4. Step 4Bake until filling is bubbling in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool, on a wire rack, at least 1 hour.
5. Step 5Microwave chocolate and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons cream, stirring at 20-second intervals, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute. Drizzle over pie, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.