Classic Canadian Maple Syrup Pie

Ingredients

• 9 inch deep dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (35% b.f.)
• 1/2 cup real maple syrup (preferably Medium or Grade B)
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch salt
• Optional Finishing salt (like Maldons), for garnish
• Whipped cream (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 F. (regular bake setting/not fan assisted)

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, whipping cream, syrup, eggs and vanilla. Add a pinch of salt and whisk in.

3. 3

   Place unbaked 9-inch pie shell on to a baking sheet. Pour batter in to pie shell and bake for 45-55 minutes or until filling is set, except for the very centre. (Note: Mine is usually done in 45 minutes. When done, the outer 2-inches or so will be puffy and cracked. The middle will be set on top, but jiggly. Pie will firm up as it cools.) If using a bit of salt on top, Sprinkle it on after pie has cooled for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate until firm enough to slice (about 3 hours). Serve cooled or at room temperature, with very lightly sweetened whipped cream.