Best 10 Maple Pecan Chess Pie Recipes

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In the realm of delectable pastries, few treats can rival the irresistible allure of maple pecan chess pie. With its creamy, velvety filling, infused with the heady fragrance of maple syrup and studded with crunchy pecan pieces, this pie is a symphony of flavors that delights the palate and captivates the senses. Its golden-brown crust, flaky and buttery, envelops the luscious filling, creating a harmonious balance of textures that makes every bite a moment of pure indulgence. Whether served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or chilled and garnished with fresh berries, maple pecan chess pie is a dessert that leaves an indelible mark on the memory, beckoning you to savor each and every bite.

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MARGARET'S MAPLE SUGAR PIE



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There's no maple syrup in this pie recipe, and that's not a mistake. Instead this brown sugar chess pie, injected with a shot of whiskey, will remind you of maple candies thanks to its rich caramel notes.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pie     Thanksgiving     Fall     Milk/Cream     Whiskey

Yield Make one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dough:
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
4 tablespoon chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup chilled lard or shortening
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Filling and assembly:
2 cups (packed) light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon whiskey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Whipped cream (for serving)

Steps:

  • Dough:
  • Pulse sugar, salt, and 1 1/4 cups flour in a food processor to combine. Add butter and pulse until the largest pieces are pea-size. Add lard and pulse again until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a large bowl and drizzle in 3 Tbsp. ice water; mix with a fork to combine. Knead 3-4 times to bring dough together (only a couple of floury spots should remain). Flatten dough into a 1/2"-thick disk, wrap in plastic, and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Let dough sit at room temperature 5 minutes to soften.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12" round, rotating often and dusting with more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Transfer to a 9" pie dish. Lift up edges and allow dough to slump down into dish. You should have about 1" overhang. Fold edges under and crimp. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a sheet of foil with nonstick spray and place in pie crust, coated side down, pressing into bottom and up sides. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake until edges of crust are pale golden, 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and continue to bake crust until bottom is golden and looks dry, 12-18 minutes more. Transfer dish to a wire rack and let crust cool.
  • Filling and assembly:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat brown sugar, cream, and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a large saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, sugar is dissolved, and mixture is smooth (do not let bowl touch water). Remove bowl from heat and stir in whiskey and vanilla. Whisking constantly, add eggs one at a time, incorporating completely after each addition. Add flour and salt and whisk just until smooth. Scrape filling into crust and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake pie until filling is browned all over, puffed around the edges, and still slightly wobbly in the center, 45-55 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack and let pie cool at least 4 hours before slicing (the longer you can wait, the easier it'll be to slice; do not refrigerate).
  • Serve pie topped with whipped cream.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dough can be made 3 days ahead; keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month. Crust can be baked 1 day ahead; store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Pie can be baked 1 day ahead. Let cool, then store loosely covered at room temperature.

MAPLE PECAN PIE



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Our Vermont maple syrup can't be beat, and this is one of my favorite pies. It's also quick and easy to make. -Mildred Wescom, Belvidere, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Dough for single-crust pie (9 inches)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Add maple syrup, butter, vanilla, salt and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. If desired, top with whipped cream to serve. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MAPLE CHESS PIE



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I was in the middle of making a Chess pie and realized I was out of vanilla extract. I substituted some maple extract I had on hand, added some pecans and the result was delicious. This pie is decadent and rich, so fortunately a small slice will do. I think this would be a great pie for Thanksgiving. Top with sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping if desired.

Provided by David Robinson

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon maple extract
⅝ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Press the pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch deep dish pie plate.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the cornmeal, vinegar, and maple extract until well blended. Fold in pecans so they are evenly distributed. Pour into the unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 30 additional minutes, or until the top of the pie is golden brown, and the filling is set. When removing the pie from the oven, give it a gentle shake. If there is no movement, the pie is set. The pie will thicken and shrink slightly upon cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

MAPLE PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Maple Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 inches unbaked pie shells
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place rack at lowest position.
  • Beat eggs and add maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter and vanilla.
  • Blend well and stir in pecans.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake for 40- 45 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is set. After first 15-20 minutes of baking, use a pie shield to protect crust if it gets too brown. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 177.5, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 38, Protein 5.4

MAPLE PECAN PIE I



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An East Coast meets the South kind of pie.

Provided by Chelo

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
3 eggs
1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 cup real maple syrup
¼ cup butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spread the nuts evenly over pie shell.
  • Mix together butter or margarine, vanilla, and flour. Beat the eggs well, and blend into the flour mixture. Add salt, maple syrup, and cream. Pour filling over the nuts in the pie shell. Make sure the nuts are covered, so they will not burn.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center come out clean. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

MAPLE BOURBON PECAN PIE



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Serve this pie with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 1 nine-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

Pate Brisee for Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie
All-purpose flour, for dusting work surface
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 large whole eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (5 1/4 ounces) pecan halves
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie tin, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under evenly. Using a paring knife, carefully cut out leaves from scraps of dough. Gently score leaves with the back of the knife to create veins. Place leaves on a baking sheet. Transfer lined pie tin and leaves to refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, 4 whole eggs, corn syrup, maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla. Fold in half the pecan halves. Pour filling into pie shell; arrange remaining pecan halves on top of pie.
  • Score the outer rim of pie. Beat 1 egg yolk, and brush over hatch marks. Adhere the leaves to the dough in a decorative pattern. Chill the pie for 30 minutes. Mix 2 tablespoons heavy cream with remaining egg yolk. Brush the egg glaze over the leaves, and transfer pie to the oven.
  • Bake 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake until a knife tip comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PECAN CHESS PIE



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My favorite hobby is old-fashioned country cooking, but my job sometimes limits my kitchen time. This pie is one enjoyed by my husband and me.-Martha Fautheree, Midway, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons hot water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the shortening and water until combined. Add flour and salt; beat until crumbly. Shape into a b all. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove to a wire rack; reduce heat to 350°., In another bowl, cream the butter, sugar, flour and salt. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir in the pecans. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

MAPLE-HONEY PECAN PIE



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Substituting a combination of maple syrup and honey for the usual corn syrup in pecan pie makes for a complex and richly flavored confection that's still wonderfully gooey in the center. This recipe also has double the amount of pecans compared with most recipes, giving it plenty of crunch. You can bake it the day before serving; it keeps very well at room temperature for at least 24 hours. It also freezes reasonably well for up to 3 months, though the crust won't be quite as flaky.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
Dough for a 9-inch single crust pie
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter
1/4 cup/85 grams maple syrup
1/4 cup/85 grams honey
1/2 cup/110 grams light brown sugar
1/2 cup/75 grams maple sugar or use more light brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups/180 grams pecan halves
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon (optional)

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle, and transfer to a 9-inch metal pie plate. Fold over any excess dough, crimping the edges. Transfer crust to the freezer for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, place a rimmed baking sheet on the middle oven rack and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat a small saucepan and melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides, the milk solids turn golden brown and the butter smells nutty and toasty, about 5 minutes. Add maple syrup to the pan and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and reduces slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk honey into the warm syrup mixture. Let cool at least 10 minutes.
  • While the syrup mixture cools, combine sugars, eggs, bourbon (if using), vanilla and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour syrup mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, then use a rubber spatula to scrape in all the brown bits at the bottom of the pot.
  • Remove pie crust from freezer and place pecans along the bottom of the crust. Carefully pour the filling over the pecans. Place pie plate on the hot sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue to bake for another 35 to 45 minutes, until the center of the pie has puffed up and turned golden brown.
  • Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if you like, and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MAPLE PECAN PIE



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We used a Japanese brass cutter to form the tiny maple leaves that adorn this maple pecan pie. You can also use a sharp paring knife.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 recipe Pate Brisee
3 large eggs
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup perfect pecan halves
1 large egg beaten with 2 tablespoons heavy cream, for egg glaze
Whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Roll out half the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch and use to line a 9-inch pie tin, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold under evenly, indenting all around with your thumb. Roll out remaining dough and cut out four dozen leaves. Cut four 5/8-inch-wide strips a little longer than diameter of pie. Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill all pastry until firm.
  • Whisk together eggs, syrups, and brown sugar. Stir in butter, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Fold in chopped pecans.
  • Pour filling into pie shell. Carefully apply pastry strips about an inch apart across top of pie, trimming off any overhang. Brush strips with ice water, and attach leaves end to end. Place a leaf on each thumbprint, attaching with ice water. Place pecan halves in spaces between strips. Chill until firm.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Brush exposed pastry with egg glaze. Bake for 40 minutes, or until knife tip comes out clean. Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream if desired.

MAPLE PECAN CHESS PIE



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This pie brings me back to childhood when grandma would make a variety of pies and set them out during the holidays for us to sample. Pecan pie was alway one of my favorites

Provided by TishT

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 9 inch pie shell or 8 4 inch prepared tart shells

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs, flour salt and maple syrup.
  • Fold in the pecans.
  • Combine well then pour the mixture into the pie shell Bake at 400 for 5 minutes then reduce heat to 375F and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the mixture is firm and a skewer inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean.
  • Serve plain or with whipped cream flavored with vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 173.6, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 52, Protein 4.4

Tips for Making Maple Pecan Chess Pie:

  • Use the right pan: A 9-inch pie plate is the standard size for chess pie. You can also use a 10-inch pie plate, but the crust will be thinner.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pie tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pie until the center is set: The pie is done baking when the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Cool the pie completely before serving: The pie needs to cool completely before serving so that the filling has time to set.
  • Store the pie in the refrigerator: The pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Maple Pecan Chess Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make pie. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. With its rich, creamy filling and crunchy pecan topping, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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