Backwoods Maple Syrup Pie is a time-honored classic from the East Coast. Reminiscent of a traditional sugar pie, this version is enriched with maple syrup, brown sugar, and a touch of condensed milk, gently spiced with cinnamon. What sets it apart is the method; egg whites are separated, lightly whipped, and folded into the filling, creating a custard-like texture that rises almost like a soufflé and finishes with a caramelized, golden top. Simple to make yet rich with old-fashioned charm, every bite feels like stepping back into a simpler time.

A backwoods maple pie with a golden crust and creamy filling sits on a counter, missing one slice. The pie is topped with piped whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries, with more strawberries and bottles of milk in the background.

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Ingredients You Need

Eggs, brown sugar, maple syrup, condensed milk, unsalted butter melted, cinnamon, nutmeg, whipped topping, and an unbaked pie shell.

Overhead view of ingredients for a pie: a raw pie crust, six eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, ground spices, sweetened condensed milk, and dark syrup, all arranged on a light surface.

Cooks Notes

You can use a store-bought one or a graham cracker crust will work. A homemade cream cheese crust adds a tang for a good flavor match to the sweetness of the pie.
For really clean cuts and smooth edges, chill the pie for 30 minutes before serving.
You don’t need a mixer for the egg whites, just a little bit of elbow grease. You want the egg whites to be frothy and light, you don’t need peaks. This is just to give the pie a lighter texture.
For a little something extra, add an ounce of bourbon to the filling, whoaa!. Don’t worry, the alcohol will burn off but will leave behind the flavor.

Step-by-Step Process Images

Four-step collage showing: 1) Beaten eggs in a glass bowl, 2) Brown sugar mixture in a bowl, 3) Ingredients combined into a smooth mixture, 4) Pie filling poured into an unbaked pie crust, ready to bake.

A backwoods maple pie with a cracked top sits in a glass pie dish on a light surface, with a blue and white checkered cloth at the bottom left. The number 5 is in the upper left corner.

A golden-brown maple pie topped with a ring of white whipped cream, garnished with sliced strawberries and mint leaves, sits on a light blue surface surrounded by fresh strawberries and plates.

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Backwoods Maple Syrup Pie

Backwoods Maple Pie is a cozy, old-fashioned dessert that blends brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm spices into a rich custard filling. Baked in a flaky pie shell and topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit, this pie brings a taste of rustic comfort to your table. Perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Estimate Recipe Cost $6.41

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 421

Ingredients Directions Nutrition

Ingredients

3 eggs separated
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
½ cup condensed milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 unbaked pie shell
whipped topping or fresh fruit for garnish

Step by Step Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pie Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to beat the egg whites until frothy. Set aside for a second.
In a large mixing bowl, stir the egg yolks, brown sugar, maple syrup, condensed milk, melted butter, cinnamon and nutmeg together until combined.
Add the whipped egg whites and fold into the mixture.
Pour the maple syrup mixture into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Bake for 40-45 minutes. The edges of the pie should be completely set and look firm but the middle will still be slightly jiggly. The pie will firm up as it cools.
Cool until the pie is at least at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 5gFat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 146mgFiber: 1g

The provided nutrition information is an estimate and not guaranteed, and that the reader is responsible for verifying ingredients for allergies and dietary needs

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How To Store Leftover Pie

Store leftover, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days. At that point, the sugar will start to break down and the filling will start to breakdown.

You can freeze this pie but be sure to cool it completely before wrapping it completely in plastic wrap then wrapping it in tin foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. When you are ready to serve, unwrap the pie and thaw in the fridge the day before.