quebecoise maple merinque pie
I never can have enough of real maple syrup... I have born among it , I have raised with it and grown up with it... It is part of my culture ... Unbeknownst to THE SOUTHERNERS --as grits are to the QUEBECORS--
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups real dark maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown suger
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 large baked pie shell
- BROWN SUGAR MERINQUE
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
How To Make quebecoise maple merinque pie
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Step 1In a pan combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in maple syrup, brown sugar and cream. Cook over medium until it thickens.
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Step 2Stir a small amount of hot filling into the yolks to temper them and add the rest and return the stir over the heat until it is all fully incorporate and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the butter. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 3Make the meringue by adding the cream of tartar and mix in a bowl at high speed adding about 2tablespoons at the time of sugar.. you have to be patient to make it other wise your meringue will not be good. Beat on high until glossy and peak are formed Yum Yum!
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Step 4Spread the meringue evenly over filling sealing well the edge of the crust. If you wish to you can bake the meringue at 350 for about 10 minutes. I do not!! Chill for at least 4 hours. Let me know your comment about this "FRENCH QUEBECOISE TARTE"
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Step 9Every time I have a piece if this exceptional maple pie the tears of joy always swell up in my eyes.
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Step 10A view of the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec city.
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