This traditional dessert can be served warm from the oven or at room temperature. It's delicious topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creme fraîche, or whipped cream.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 portions

　　Pie dough

　　1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

　　3 large eggs

　　1 cup maple syrup

　　1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

　　1/8 teaspoon salt

　　

Step 1

Arrange oven rack in middle position and top with heavy baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425°F.

　　

Step 2

On lightly floured surface using lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to 13-inch round. Fit into 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving 1/2-inch overhang, then fold over and crimp decoratively. Chill shell 30 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Scatter walnuts in shell. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, brown sugar, and salt. Pour mixture into pie shell over nuts.

　　

Step 4

Transfer pie to baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F and bake until crust is golden and center is just set, 25 to 30 minutes more.

　　

Step 5

Transfer pie to rack and cool at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.