French Canadian Maple Pie

A buttery slice of seasonal perfection that most people have never tasted!

Every now and then, a dessert comes along that stops me in my tracks, rendering me utterly speechless. This French Canadian Maple Walnut Pie is that dessert. It’s simply the best pie I’ve ever tasted. Nothing needs tweaking, no adjustments required—just pure perfection. When I bring this to parties, I’m always surprised that most people have never tasted it.

I haven’t tried yet, but I have a feeling that with the right crust, baked in the right pan that it would make great bars that would be easy to serve at holiday parties. Please let me know if you try this and do send samples :)

When I baked this for the first time, I couldn’t help but think of my father. He adored all things maple, and this pie would have sent him rolling about in pure delight, like a cat discovering a patch of fresh catnip. I wish I could’ve made it for him; I know it would’ve become his favorite.

This isn’t an original family recipe, but it’s certainly become one. The kind of recipe you write down on a butter-stained card and tuck into your recipe box for generations to come.

What amazes me most is how five simple ingredients—plus those luscious walnuts—can transform into something so intoxicatingly rich and sublime. While it baked, my kitchen smelled like a sugaring house in the heart of February or as if maple syrup had spilled all over the wood stove.

When I cut into it, the filling was still warm, its buttery richness gently spilling onto the plate. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream, it was just the right touch—like gilding the lily in the most perfect way. Ice cream, on the other hand, might be too much…or maybe not.

If you’re looking for something special for your Thanksgiving table, this pie is it. It’s perfect in every way—simple, indulgent, and full of love.

French Canadian Maple Walnut Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust to line an 8-inch glass pie plate

• 2 organic eggs, room temperature

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1⅔ cups packed brown sugar

• ⅓ cup real maple syrup (preferably dark amber)

• 1½ cups chopped walnuts

• 2 tsp unsalted butter, melted

. 1 Tablespoon combined of ground cinnamon, cardamom, allspice and clove

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Beat the eggs and brown sugar together until creamy. Add the heavy cream, maple syrup, and melted butter, and beat until smooth.

3. Stir in the chopped walnuts and the spices

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.

5. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling still has a gentle quiver. It will set as it cools.

6. Serve with a generous dollop of vanilla whipped cream.

Note: If you’re using a larger pie pan, you may need to partially bake the crust. To do this, line the crust with aluminum foil, weight it down with pie weights, and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes before adding the filling.The aroma as it’s baking is heavenly. It’s very rich so you can get away with small slices, but then again, who’s counting? Bake two! They won’t go to waste!

Enjoy, and let me know if it steals your heart like it did mine.