This traditional dessert can be served warm from the oven or at room temperature. It's delicious topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creme fraîche, or whipped cream.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 portions
Preparation
Step 1
Arrange oven rack in middle position and top with heavy baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
On lightly floured surface using lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to 13-inch round. Fit into 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving 1/2-inch overhang, then fold over and crimp decoratively. Chill shell 30 minutes.
Step 3
Scatter walnuts in shell. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, brown sugar, and salt. Pour mixture into pie shell over nuts.
Step 4
Transfer pie to baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F and bake until crust is golden and center is just set, 25 to 30 minutes more.
Step 5
Transfer pie to rack and cool at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.