Ingredient List
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped rough
- 5 Tbsp ice cold water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 5 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced
- 4 Tbsp cold vegetable shortening, diced
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, cooled
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp salt
| Preparation Time | 30-60 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 50-60 minutes |
| Total Time | 80-120 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix 1½ cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Cut in 5 tablespoons cold butter and 4 tablespoons cold shortening using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 5 tablespoons ice water gradually, mixing until dough forms but isn’t sticky.
- Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough on floured surface to fit 9-inch pie pan. Transfer to pan, press into bottom and sides, and trim excess.
- Whisk 1½ cups brown sugar, ¼ cup melted cooled butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Add ½ cup maple syrup and 3 eggs to sugar mixture, whisking until smooth. Fold in 1½ cups chopped pecans.
- Pour filling into prepared crust and bake 50-60 minutes until filling is set and crust is golden.
- Cool pie completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.
