MAPLE-WALNUT PIE

Yield: 6 to 8 servings 4 large eggs ¾ cup real maple syrup 2 teaspoons lemon juice Dash of cinnamon 4 tablespoons (½ stick) melted butter ½ tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups walnut pieces 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, butter, vanilla and salt until light and smooth.

3. Place pie crust in pie pan, if necessary. Add walnuts, and distribute evenly. Pour in maple mixture and bake 30 minutes, or until solid. Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream or ice cream.

Per serving (based on 8): 472 calories; 35 g fat; 8 g saturated fat; 108 mg cholesterol; 9 g protein; 35 g carbohydrate; 19 g sugar; 3 g fiber; 303 mg sodium; 80 mg calcium