maple pumpkin pie with salted pecan brittle

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Oct 26, 2013

I pulled this straight out of the latest edition of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, so all the credit goes to them. The picture and description are so irresistible I just had to post it. This may be a winner for Thanksgiving Day dessert.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - single-crust pie pastry for a 9" pie plate
  • 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste - or - vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 - eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • SALTED PECAN BRITTLE:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 tsp. sea salt

How To Make maple pumpkin pie with salted pecan brittle

  • Step 1
    FOR FILLING: In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs; beat lightly until combined. Gradually add the milk, stirring to combine.
  • Step 2
    Pour filling into a prepared pastry shell. To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie crust with foil. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Continue baking about 25 to 30 minutes more or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack and then cover and chill for 2 hours. To serve, top with Salted Pecan Brittle.
  • Step 3
    SALTED PECAN BRITTLE: In a small saucepan combine the sugar and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boiling and continue to boil, without stirring, until mixture turns a dark, amber color, about 10 minutes. Stir in the toasted chopped pecans and 1/2 tsp. sea salt.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat; immediately pour onto a baking pan that is lined with foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly over pan and immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tsp. sea salt. Cool completely and break into large pieces. Sprinkle over pie.

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Category: Pies
Keyword: #pumpkin
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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