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Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pure maple syrup
- 2/3 cup (146 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (135 g) chopped pecans
- 2 pie crusts, store-bought or homemade
- 1 egg, whisked (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Mix in maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs. Whisk until combined.
- Cook the mixture on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes until thick.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then stir in chopped pecans.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut out acorn shapes.
- Transfer five acorns to baking sheets and decorate the rest.
- Fill each acorn with a tablespoon of pecan mixture.
- Apply egg wash on edges and seal with tops.
- Chill for 20 minutes, then preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush tops with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 16-19 minutes.
- Cool on racks before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for the best texture in the filling.
Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance.
Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 40