Maple Sugar Pie with Raisins (Granny's)

Granny's famous Maple Butter Tart Pie: Take an iconic Canadian favourite treat like a butter tart, add in more Canadian maple flavour and make it a full sized pie. An incredible fall dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time.

Pastry:
1 recipe Single Pie Crust

Filling:
4 eggs
¾ cup brown sugar (190 mL)
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ cup butter (125 mL)
1¼ cup pure maple syrup (315 mL)
¾ cup raisins (190 mL)

Make the pie dough, wrap in plastic and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4).

In a bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, butter and syrup together. Add the raisins.

Place your chilled pastry dough in the bottom of a pie pan. Pour the filling into the pie pan.

Bake for 50-60 minutes.

Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for an hour and then place into the fridge for at least 4 hours to cool and set. Or, serve warm (gooey, as pictured).

Great served with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.