"For a delicious riff on pecan pie, look no further than this sweet, earthy tart. Toasting the nuts helps release their oils and intensify their flavor; it also helps keep them crisp in the sugary filling. Be sure to use maple syrup and maple extract labeled â??all-naturalâ? or â??pureâ? for real, not artificial, maple flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 oz. (1-3/4 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for rolling
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1 Tbs. granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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6 oz. (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 24 small pieces and frozen
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1 large egg yolk
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1/4Â tsp. fresh lemon juice
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3 to 4 Tbs. ice water
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Cooking spray
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2 large eggs
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3 large egg yolks
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1 tsp. pure maple extract
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1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt
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1 cup pure maple syrup
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2-1/2 oz. (5 Tbs.) unsalted butter
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8 oz. (2 cups) chopped walnuts, toasted