If you are going to splurge on a pie you might as well do it right and really enjoy it!

For the Tart dough

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

For the Filling

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

For directions, visit Unwritten Recipes.