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Maple Nutcracker Pie

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Apr 30, 2010
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If you like pecan pie, we suggest you try this mouth-watering variation. Maple syrup replaces the corn syrup used in the traditional recipe and walnuts replace the pecans. Stars cut from the pie crust add holiday sparkle to the pie.

Maple Nutcracker Pie

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Filling and Topping

  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or combination of both)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Prepare pie crust according to package directions for one-crust filled pie using 9-inch pie pan. Trim crust even with edge of pan. Using 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter or sharp knife and paper pattern, cut 22 stars from second crust.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 375°F. Place 8 star cutouts on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Reserve remaining beaten egg. Bake at 375°F. for 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in large bowl combine brown sugar, syrup, margarine, vanilla and 3 eggs; blend well. Stir in walnuts. Pour into pie crust-lined pan. Brush edge of crust with beaten egg. Arrange remaining star cutouts over crust edge, extending over filling. Brush with reserved beaten egg.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake at 375°F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is set and crust is deep golden brown. Cover edge of pie crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.
  • Step 
    5
    To serve, top each slice with dollop of whipped cream and star cutout. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition

680 Calories
37g Total Fat
7g Protein
80g Total Carbohydrate
42g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
680
Calories from Fat
330
Total Fat
37g
57%
Saturated Fat
11g
55%
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
460mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
80g
27%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
42g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 3 1/2 Fruit; 5 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 7 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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