---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04 Title: Maple Syrup Pecan Pie Categories: Desserts, Pies Yield: 8 Servings 1 Flaky pasty crust; single 3 Eggs 1 c Light brown sugar; packed 1 c Pure maple syrup 4 tb Unsalted butter; melted 1/4 ts Salt 1 ts Vanilla extract 2 c Pecans; coarsely chopped Lightly grease a 10" pie pan and put the pie crust in. Set the oven at 400°F to pre-heat. Position a rack to the middle. In a bowl, beat the eggs until they are combined. Add the sugar and mix well. Stir in the maple syrup, butter, salt, vanilla, and pecans. Pour the filling into the pie crust and transfer to the oven. Bake the pie for 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until the filling is set. Give the pie a gentle shake; the center should remain firm. Let the pie sit at room temperature to cool completely. To make in advance, wrap the cooled pie in plastic wrap, then in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Gently press the foil against the pie. Freeze for up to two months. Defrost the wrapped pie at room temperature. Uncover the pie and warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes before serving. Recipe by Elinor Klivans' Bake and Freeze Desserts Posted by: Steven H. Bergstein , Oct 25, 1996 -----