Macadamia Nut Pie Filling

Jun 22, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Medium

A rich macadamia nut pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 60 min

Cool 3 hr

Total 4 hr 20 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1.0unbaked 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought, chilled in the pie plate
1 ½ cups (202.0 g)macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1.0 cup (328.0 g)light corn syrup
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
3.0 (150.0 g)large eggs
3.0 tbsp (43.0 g)unsalted butter, melted
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
¼ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the lower third. Toast the nuts on a baking sheet until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes, then cool.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla, melted butter, and salt until smooth.
Scatter the nuts in the crust and pour the filling over them.
Bake until the edge is set and puffed and the center jiggles only slightly when you nudge the pan, 50 to 60 minutes (the center reaches about 200°F). Tent with foil after 30 minutes if the crust browns quickly.
Cool on a rack for at least 3 hours; the filling finishes setting as it cools.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make macadamia nut pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 60 minutes of cooking, plus 3 hours to cool. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store macadamia nut pie filling?

Keep at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A rich macadamia nut pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

565 Calories / serving

34.8g Fat

63.2g Carbs

6.2g Protein

26.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4520 cal · 278g fat · 506g carbs · 50g protein · 211g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 565 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 107 min·6.2 mi·~12500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 77 min·3.9 mi·~7700 steps
Moderate cycling 57 min·11.4 mi
Swimming laps 79 min
Jogging 55 min·4.6 mi·~8800 steps
Stair climbing 52 min·~4700 steps
Dancing 92 min
Bodyweight circuit training 57 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 131 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.