Description
Maple Sugar Cream Pie brings comfort straight from Midwest kitchens to your table, with creamy sweetness that whispers pure maple magic in each delightful slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Optional Topping:
- 1 serving cinnamon sugar or maple crumble topping
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375F. Carefully drape your pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, creating decorative edges. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
- Combine ½ cup maple syrup, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Slowly whisk 2 cups heavy cream until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously for 6-8 minutes. Watch for the filling to thicken and start bubbling across the entire surface.
- Remove the pan from heat. Drop in ¼ cup cubed butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir until the butter melts completely and the filling looks glossy.
- Transfer the silky filling into your chilled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, dust the surface with cinnamon sugar or sprinkle a maple crumble.
- Slide the pie into the preheated 375F oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching until the edges look set and the center has a gentle wobble when nudged.
- Allow the pie to rest at room temperature for 1 full hour. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to help the filling set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Maple sugar cream pie works best with high-quality pure maple syrup, which delivers a richer, more authentic flavor than artificial versions.
- Whisking the filling constantly prevents scorching and ensures a smooth, silky texture that won’t develop lumps during cooking.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, swap the traditional pie crust with a nut-based or gluten-free graham cracker crust to accommodate dietary needs.
- Chilling the pie thoroughly helps the filling set completely, creating clean slices that hold their shape when served.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-38 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg