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Maple Buttermilk Pie

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Maple Buttermilk PieDana Gallagher

This variation of classic buttermilk pie gets a dose of maple syrup and maple sugar for caramel-like sweetness.

Cooks' note:

Pie can be made 4 to 6 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    3 1/2 hours

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
2/3 cup Grade B maple syrup
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons maple sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Put pie shell (in pie plate) in a shallow baking pan.

    Step 2

    Whisk together remaining ingredients in a bowl until just combined and pour three fourths of custard into shell. Carefully put pan in middle of oven and pour in remaining custard with a cup.

    Step 3

    Bake until just set in center, about 55 minutes, then transfer pie to a rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TagsPieDessertButtermilkDairyNut FreeEasyMake AheadBakingGourmet
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