Maple Syrup Pie

Ingredients

1 cup

maple syrup

1/2 cup

milk

1 tbsp

butter

2

Naturegg Omega 3 eggs, separated

2 tbsp

flour

1

pie crust (see tip)

1/4 tsp

cream of tartar

3 tbsp

sugar

1/2 tsp

vanilla

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the maple syrup, milk, and butter until the mixture is hot and the butter is melted.

2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the flour until smooth.

3. Slowly pour half the hot syrup mixture into the yolks to temper them, whisking constantly. If it gets chunky, use a hand mixer to smooth it out.

4. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the syrup mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture just begins to thicken.

5. Pour the hot filling into your pie crust.

6. Bake the filled pie at 350°F (180°C) for 35 minutes, or until the filling is mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center.

7. While the pie bakes, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and vanilla extract. Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

8. As soon as the pie comes out of the oven, gently spread the meringue over the hot filling.

9. Return to the oven and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

Tips

1. You can use a store-bought crust or make your own: you’ll need ½ cup softened butter, 1 ⅓ cup flour, ¼ cup cold water and pinch of salt. Mix butter, flour and salt together until it is crumbly. Add in water gradually. Form into a ball and set in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Once chilled, roll out the dough with a rolling pin and press it into a pie dish.

2. Meringue: for best results use a glass or metal bowl.