Maple walnut pie

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter
¼cupFlour
1cupMaple syrup
½cupWater (use freash maple sap
¾cupWalnut halves or pieces
1xPastry for one 8\" or 9\" pie

Directions

Melt butter in small saucepan. Add flour all at once. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is golden brown. Add syrup and water and cook, whisking constantly until thickened. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Add nuts. Pour warm filling into prepared pie shell. Bake at 350ø on center rack of oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Cool on wire rack. May be decorated with nuts, pastry maple leaves, etc. Best if garnished with whipped cream. By Patricia Wells From Maple Dessert Recipes by Massachusetts Maple Syrup