Description
A rich, gooey dessert with deep maple flavor and a hint of sea salt, Salted Maple Pie features a smooth custard filling in a flaky homemade crust. Perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
1 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade A dark)
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3 large eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp edges, then freeze the crust while preparing the filling.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, heavy cream, cornmeal, vanilla, and sea salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly puffed, and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Sprinkle with additional flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Swap heavy cream with crème fraîche or sour cream for a tangy twist.
Add chopped pecans for a nutty variation.
Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat slices in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes or microwave for 20–30 seconds.
Delicious served cold or warm.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
