Best 4 Quebec Sugar Pie Recipes

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Quebec sugar pie is a classic Canadian dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Also known as tourtière sucrée, this delectable pie is characterized by its rich, sweet filling made from maple syrup, cream, sugar, and eggs. Quebec sugar pie is often served during special occasions, such as Christmas and New Year's, but it can be enjoyed any time of year. Its ease of preparation and delicious taste make it a favorite among home bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect Quebec sugar pie, ensuring a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

QUEBEC MAPLE SUGAR PIE



Quebec Maple Sugar Pie image

Categories     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes one 11 inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 7

Pastry Dough
Pie weights or raw rice for weighting shell
1 cup granulated maple sugar*
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Accompaniment: whipped cream
*available at some specialty food shops and by mail order from Highland Sugarworks, tel. (800) 452-4012

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out dough into a 14-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Fit dough into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim and trim flush with rim. Chill shell until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Lightly prick bottom of shell all over with a fork and line shell with foil. Fill foil with pie weights or rice and bake shell in middle of oven 15 minutes. Carefully remove weights or rice and foil and bake shell until golden, about 8 minutes more. Cool shell in pan on a rack. Shell may be made 1 day ahead and kept in pan, covered, at room temperature.
  • Reduce temperature to 350°F.
  • In a bowl whisk together maple sugar and flour. Add cream and whisk until smooth. Pour filling into shell and bake in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until fling is set. Cool pie to warm in pan on rack and remove rim.
  • Serve pie warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

QUEBEC CITY SUGAR PIE



Quebec City Sugar Pie image

Sweet with pure maple sugar, cream and butter. Recipe from Loews Le Concorde Hotel. Loews Le Concorde Hotel is situated on a street called the Grand-Alee, which is the city's main boulevard. Many of the most important historic sites surround the base of the building, Atop Le Concorde is a revolving restaurant called L'Astral. It offers guests some of the more spectacular views of Quebec.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 8-pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 cup maple sugar or 1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
pie dough, for an 8-inch pie including lattice top

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a heavy saucepan, bring the syrup and butter to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cream and milk, stir, add the sugar and flour. Keep stirring and bring to a boil. Lower heat slightly so that the mixture does not boil over, but continue to simmer. Stir and cook until mixture thickens substantially, about 10 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough. Line an 8-inch pie pan with dough. Pour the filling mixture into the pie shell. Cover with lattice strips. Crimp edges to seal. Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown, but do not over bake. Remove pie and cool to room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 1639.6, Fat 72.6, SaturatedFat 45, Cholesterol 241.2, Sodium 292.9, Carbohydrate 241.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 170.4, Protein 13.3

QUEBEC SUGAR PIE



QUEBEC SUGAR PIE image

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Spring

Yield 12 petit slices

Number Of Ingredients 5

Store-bought pie dough or homemade pâte sucrée, fitted into a standard pie or tart pan and baked for 15 minutes at 375F
1 cup maple or light brown sugar
1/4 all-purpose flour
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Gently whisk together 1 cup maple or light brown sugar and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until the mixture is smooth. the sugar-flour mixture is ready for the wet ingredients when it is smooth, with only a few, small sugar lumps. Once the flour sugar mixture is smooth, add the maple syrup and the heavy cream. Whisk the mixture together until it is completely smooth. The filling will be a watery consistency. When the maple-cream filling is smooth, pour it into the baked pastry shell.Bake the pie for 40 minutes at 350F (325F for dark metal pans). The sweet-as-candy result will be a delicious Canadian maple sugar pie. This recipe makes 12-14 petite servings - great for a party!

QUEBEC SUGAR PIE



Quebec Sugar Pie image

Sugar Pie has many versions. This one is very rich, and the depth of the filling is is much less than usual.

Provided by Jean

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • Line a 9 inch pie plate with pastry. Trim and flute, but do not prick bottom.
  • Combine the brown sugar and cream in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Cook stirring slowly for 10 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 chopped nuts. Cool. Pour filling into prepared pie shell.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove pie from oven, and cool. Filling will set when cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 143.7 mg, Sugar 53.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pie.
  • Make sure your pie crust is flaky and well-chilled: This will help prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeaten eggs can make the filling tough.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is set: The center of the pie should be slightly wobbly.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to firm up.

Conclusion:

Quebec sugar pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust and sweet, creamy filling, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Quebec sugar pie a try.

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