Maple Pumpkin Pie 🎃🍁🥧 Silky, Spiced, and Sweetened with Rich Maple Syrup

ByKarl S

This pie keeps all the cozy pumpkin spice vibes but swaps part of the sugar for pure maple syrup, giving a richer, more complex sweetness.

The result? A custard that’s smooth, earthy, and unmistakably fall.

Ingredients (Makes 1 standard 9-inch pie)

For the crust (or use 1 store-bought pie shell)

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3–5 tbsp ice water

For the filling

  • 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

To serve

  • Whipped cream (sweetened with a touch of maple syrup)
  • Maple sugar or cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make the crust

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add ice water gradually until dough just comes together.
  • Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Preheat and roll

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Roll dough into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Trim and crimp edges, then chill while you make the filling.

Step 3: Make the filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, yolk, cream, spices, salt, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Fill and bake

  • Pour filling into chilled crust.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes, or until center is just set but slightly wobbly.
  • If edges brown too quickly, cover with foil halfway through.

Step 5: Cool and serve

  • Cool at least 2 hours before slicing.
  • Serve with maple-sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of maple sugar or cinnamon.

Flavor Variations

  • Add 1 tbsp bourbon for a deeper, smoky note
  • Use dark maple syrup for stronger flavor
  • Swap half the cream for coconut milk for a subtle tropical twist
  • Drizzle with warm maple glaze before serving

Pro Tips

  • Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup — it makes all the difference
  • Let pie cool completely for the filling to fully set
  • Bake on the lower oven rack for a crisp bottom crust
  • Slight wobble in the center is perfect — it will firm as it cools

Final Thoughts

Maple Pumpkin Pie is autumn distilled into dessert form — warm spices, creamy pumpkin, and that unmistakable maple sweetness. It’s a holiday-worthy twist on tradition that pairs beautifully with coffee, cider, or even a small pour of bourbon.

Pour the maple. Bake the spice. Taste the season. 🎃🍁🥧

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