Pecan Pie With Maple Cream Topping - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) margarine or butter
1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped or halved
1 unbaked (9-inch) pie shell
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt
whipped cream topping (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Heat syrup, margarine and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan to a gentle boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Let cool slightly.