French Canadian Maple Sugar Pie

• pie crust↗1 1
• eggs↗3 3
• firmly packed brown sugar3⁄4 cup

  plus

• firmly packed brown sugar2 tablespoons
• pure maple syrup↗3⁄4 cup
• butter↗6 tablespoons

  melted

• brewed tea1⁄4 cup
• apple cider vinegar↗2 tablespoons

  plus

• apple cider, vinegar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pinch salt↗1 1
• coarsely chopped walnuts3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry crust, and refrigerate or freeze.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 450°F.

3. 3

   Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add the maple syrup, butter, tea, vinegar, and salt, whisking until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir in the walnuts.

6. 6

   Place the pie shell on a heavy baking sheet and pour in the filling.

7. 7

   Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Then reduce oven to 350F and continue to bake until the center is set, about 25 minutes longer.

9. 9

   Cool on a wire rack.

10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

11. 11

    This is good cold, too.