Maple Walnut Pie
From the Moosewood Cookbook
This is more of a custard pie, with lovely notes of lemon and cinnamon and crunchy walnuts. It would be good with whipped cream.
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
4 egg
3⁄4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
2 cups walnuts
1 pie crust (9 inch)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. Beat together all ingredients, except walnuts and pie crust, until light and frothy.
Spread the walnuts into the unbaked crust. Pour in the batter. Bake for 30 minutes or until solid in the center.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve warm at room temperature, or chilled.