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How to make Decadent Maple Pecan Tart — key cooking step

Decadent Maple Pecan Tart

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Decadent Maple Pecan Tart features a rich, buttery crust filled with a sweet maple syrup mixture and topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 large egg yolk

3/4 cup maple syrup

1 cup pecans, chopped

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly.

3. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms.

4. Press the dough into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes.

5. In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.

6. Stir in chopped pecans and pour the mixture into the crust.

7. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.

8. Let cool before serving.


Notes

Serve with whipped cream for an extra touch.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: tart, pecan, maple, dessert