Delicious Tarte au Sucre Recipe for a Sweet Treat

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Delicious Tarte au Sucre Recipe for a Sweet Treat
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 13, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a food processor, pulse together the flour and cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the cold water and pulse until the dough comes together.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place it in a pie dish.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
  6. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  8. Let it cool before serving.
  9. 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.