Walnut Pie Filling

Sep 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Medium

A rich walnut 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 (150.0 g)walnut halves, coarsely chopped
1.0 cup (312.0 g)pure maple syrup
½ cup (106.0 g)light brown sugar, packed
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 maple syrup, light brown 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 walnut 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 walnut 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 walnut 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.

493 Calories / serving

27.8g Fat

56.9g Carbs

7.0g Protein

37.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3944 cal · 222g fat · 455g carbs · 56g protein · 298g sugar

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

Per serving · 493 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 93 min·5.4 mi·~10900 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 67 min·3.4 mi·~6700 steps
Moderate cycling 50 min·10.0 mi
Swimming laps 69 min
Jogging 48 min·4.0 mi·~7700 steps
Stair climbing 46 min·~4150 steps
Dancing 80 min
Bodyweight circuit training 50 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 114 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.