Black Walnut Pie

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup black walnut pieces
• 1 (9-inch) unbaked pastry shell

Preparation

1. Beat eggs and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add syrup and next 5 ingredients, beating until smooth.
2. Place walnuts in pastry shell; pour filling over nuts.
3. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes (center of pie will not be set). Cool completely, and serve with sweetened whipped cream.