Tarte au Sucre is a classic French-Canadian sweet pie, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. This recipe combines a flaky pastry crust with a rich, sugary filling that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. It's a dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a food processor, pulse together the flour and cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the cold water and pulse until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place it in a pie dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
- Enjoy a slice of this decadent Tarte au Sucre with a cup of coffee or tea.
Interesting Facts
Tarte au Sucre translates to 'sugar pie' in English.
This dessert is popular in French-Canadian cuisine and is often served during the holidays.
The combination of sweet brown sugar and creamy filling makes this pie a favorite among dessert lovers.