Tarte au sucre is a traditional French-Canadian dessert that originated in Quebec. It is a single-crust pie filled with a sweet filling made from sugar, flour, butter, and maple syrup. The combination of these ingredients creates a rich and decadent flavor that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Tarte au sucre is a popular dish to serve during the holiday season, but it can be enjoyed year-round. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for tarte au sucre, so you can make this delicious dessert at home.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FRENCH CANADIAN SUGAR PIE (TART AU SUCRE)
Steps:
- Mix together vodka and water into a small measuring cup, then set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine. Add in cold butter cubes, and work the butter into flour with your hands or a pastry cutter. Work the butter until it is crumbly and about the size of peas.
- Slowly drizzle in vodka-water while simultaneously tossing with a fork to combine. After all the vodka-water has been added, knead the dough a few times inside the bowl until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough doesn't come together, slowly add more water until a shaggy dough forms.
- Form dough, as best as you can, into a disk shape, then place into a freezer bag, then into the fridge for an hour to chill.
- Remove dough from fridge and place onto counter for 5 minute to warm-up a bit. Remove the dough from the freezer bag and place onto a well-floured work surface.
- Roll dough out to be about 1/4" thick, and about 10-11" in diameter.
- Place rolled out dough into a 9" pie plate, then trim the edges (and crimp them if you'd like). Place the prepared pie plate back into the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, and corn starch. Once smooth, add the softened butter and whisk together until the butter is well-dispersed (a few butter chunks here and there is fine). Add the brown sugar, evaporated milk, and salt to the bowl and whisk until well-combined.
- Remove the prepared pie plate from the freezer and pour the filling into the prepared pie plate.
- Place the pie on top of a baking sheet and then place into the oven for 35-45 minutes. When done, the filling should still be a little jiggly (it'll set after you pull it out). Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for an hour and then place into the fridge for at least 4 hours to cool.
- Serve cold with whipped cream, ice cream, or a sprinkling of flaky salt.
TARTE AU SUCRE FRANCAISE (FRENCH CANADIAN SUGAR PIE)
My grandmother use to make a "tarte au sucre" for every family gathering. The kids would be wired all day, lol. I have been looking for a recipe that turns out like hers for a long time now. I have tried a few, all delicious, but not quite the same. A few weeks ago, my Mom was looking through a box of stuff left behind after my grandma passed away a while back and , there it was....... Her recipe for tarte au sucre. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. You might want to have a glass of milk with you when you do eat it, it is extremely sweet!
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In bowl, mix brown sugar and flour.
- In seperate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add to flour mixture mixing well.
- Place cookie sheet under pie crust.
- Fill pie crust with mixture.
- Drop cold butter cubes throughout mixture.
- Cook for 45 to 50 minutes, until outside edges are firm and center is slightly jelly like.
- Refrigerate completly.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
TARTE AU SUCRE (FRENCH-CANADIAN SUGAR PIE)
No holiday (read: Thanksgiving or Christmas) table would be complete for me without this pie. Yes, it is sweet. Yes, it is rich. Yes, it is wonderful.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Pie
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Whisk all ingredients until smooth and pour into shell.
- Bake about 25-30 minutes, until filling is set.
- Sugar Pie is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Serve with Chantilly Cream.
- Variation: Add 1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts to the filling.
TARTE AU SUCRE
More than 75 percent of the world's maple-syrup supply is produced in Quebec. In Canada the sap doesn't start running until early March, when the nights are still freezing but the days are bright. Locals process the syrup in a cabane à sucre, or sugar shack, and harvest brings with it celebration, often with a multicourse meal that puts the maple syrup front and center in dishes like this tarte au sucre, or maple syrup pie.
Provided by Oliver Schwaner-Albright
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Make the crust by combining the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is the texture of coarse meal. Sprinkle a tablespoon of ice water at a time over the dough, lifting and tossing it with the fork. When it begins to come together, gather the dough, press it into a ball and then pull it apart. If it crumbles in your hands, it needs more water. Add a teaspoon or two more water, as needed.
- Flatten the ball of dough and roll between two sheets of plastic wrap into a circle 10 inches in diameter. Remove the plastic and lay the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, press into place and remove excess dough. Place in the freezer.
- Meanwhile, make the filling by beating the eggs in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the flour. Add the cream and maple syrup and whisk until combined. Pour into the crust-lined pan. Cook until the middle still jiggles but is solid, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with créme fraîche.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 67 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TARTE AU SUCRE I
This is a Canadian Maple sugar pie. Although it tastes a little like pecan, the flavor is more complex and leaves everyone asking for your secret. Earl Grey tea works well with this recipe.
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Chess Pie
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roll out the dough, and fit it in a 9 inch pie pan. Crimp the edges. Chill while preparing filling.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. Add the syrup, butter, tea, vinegar, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the nuts.
- Place the pie shell on a cookie sheet, and pour the filling into the shell. Bake in a preheated 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until the center is still a bit wiggly. It will set completely when cooled, about 25 minutes. Cool, and serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 154.3 mg, Sugar 41.4 g
BOUBOU'S TARTE AU SUCRE (SUGAR PIE)
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix brown sugar and flour together in a saucepan. Add cream, maple syrup, 1 egg, and melted butter; stir well to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes. Remove batter from heat; cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Line a pie pan with 1 crust; pour in batter. Top with second crust; crimp edges together. Beat remaining egg in a bowl; brush top of pie with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.5 calories, Carbohydrate 90.3 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 298.2 mg, Sugar 65.5 g
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or a glass to roll out the dough.
- To prevent the crust from shrinking, trim the edges of the dough before baking.
- To achieve a golden crust, brush the pie with an egg wash before baking.
- To avoid a soggy bottom, pre-bake the crust for a few minutes before adding the filling.
- For a creamier filling, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- To add a bit of flavor to the filling, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can use a regular oven to caramelize the sugar topping. Just bake the pie at a high temperature for a few minutes, until the sugar is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Tarte au sucre is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this pie is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you're looking for a classic dessert to serve at a special occasion or a quick and easy treat to enjoy on a weekday, tarte au sucre is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this classic French dessert a try!
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