Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup Quebec maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Method
- Mix mashed sweet potato with maple syrup and melted butter.
- Whisk in the egg and nutmeg until smooth.
- Fill the crust with the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes.
Conversion and rationale
Original sweetener (classic version): 1/2 cup brown sugar
Conversion used: Substituted brown sugar with 1/2 cup maple syrup; maintained butter ratio for richness.
Why Quebec maple syrup: A hearty, nutrient-dense alternative using local maple syrup to highlight the potato's earthiness.
General rule: 1 cup (250 ml) sugar ≈ 3/4 cup (180 ml) maple syrup; reduce liquids by 45–60 ml per cup of syrup and lower oven by 15 °C. Substitution calculator →