Creamy Maple Syrup Pie

Directions

1. 1

   Pastry of your choice 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 egg yolks 1 c maple syrup 1/3 c water 1/2 c chopped walnuts Melt butter and s

2. 2

   Beat egg yolks with syrup and water

3. 3

   Add to butter-flour mixture and cook over boiling water until thick and creamy, stirring most of the time

4. 4

   Add walnuts and let cool

5. 5

   Pour into an 8-inch pie shell or divide into 6 individual tart molds lined with pastry

6. 6

   As a variation, sprinkle the nuts on top instead of mixing them in the filling

7. 7

   To make chiffon maple tarts, beat 2 egg whites until stiff, fold into cooked and cooled maple cream, then pour into baked tart shells.