Description
Walnut Maple Pie is a rich and custardy dessert featuring chopped walnuts baked in a dark maple syrup filling inside a flaky crust. With warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this pie offers a balanced sweetness and deep nutty flavor, making it a delicious twist on classic pecan pie.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie shell, frozen for at least 30 minutes
- 2 cups roughly chopped walnuts
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup dark robust maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, maple syrup, dark rum (if using), vanilla extract, and melted butter. Add flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and whisk until smooth.
- Spread the chopped walnuts evenly over the bottom of the frozen pie shell.
- Pour the maple egg mixture over the walnuts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the pie on the middle oven rack and position a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, tenting the edges with foil halfway through if browning too quickly.
- The filling will puff during baking and may crack slightly; this is normal.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Freezing the pie shell helps prevent shrinking and eliminates the need for blind baking.
- Toast walnuts for 5–10 minutes before assembling for deeper flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheat slices at 300°F (150°C) for 10–15 minutes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
