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  • Georgina D'Angelo
    • Nov 21, 2022

Updated: Jan 19

While we are a travel blog and not a cooking blog, I tried my hand at making one of Quebec’s traditional desserts, Tarte au Sucre, or sugar pie! And let me tell you, it was a huge hit. So much so that I just had to make it again and share it with you.

If you're a fellow fan of maple syrup, then get your baking hands out, this one’s for you. I put together a simple sugar pie recipe for those traveling who have a limited kitchen, or just anyone who loves baking, but not necessarily tedious parts.

Follow along for a truly delicious dessert: Quebec Sugar Pie! Maybe you want to make your own to enjoy at home, or maybe you want to share this at a holiday party. Whatever the reason, whatever the season, I know Quebec sugar pie is something you need to try.

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Quebec Sugar Pie

I tried a couple of different recipes, found what I loved best, and created this recipe for anyone to follow. I call it my lazy baker’s recipe. Because let’s be real, not everyone has time for intricate baking. So let’s begin.

This beloved dessert is enjoyed throughout France, Belgium, Canada, and the Midwest US. However, the Quebec Sugar Pie is special because of the delicious maple syrup in it.

I successfully baked Quebec sugar pie twice in our Airbnb while living in Beaupre, Quebec. If I could accomplish this in my small rental kitchen, you can as well.

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Quebec Sugar Pie: An Easy Dessert Recipe

Materials

  • Baking sheet

  • Medium saucepan

  • Whisk

  • Measuring Cups

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 Deep Dish Pie Shell (IGA Compliments Brand)

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup*

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

*If you can’t get pure maple syrup, no worries, just use a total of 1.5 cups of brown sugar.

Instructions

1. Set pie crust on the counter, and preheat the oven to 400°F. In a medium saucepan, mix together all other ingredients. Turn the heat up to medium-high and begin mixing with a whisk. It will look clumpy at first, just keep mixing it.

2. Bring to a boil and mix frequently for one minute. Then remove from the heat and continue mixing for a minute or two to avoid burning the sugar on the bottom.

3. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes. Set the pie crust on a flat baking sheet. Pour the pie mixture into the crust.

4. Put in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. It should turn golden brown. Let it cool, or serve it hot and enjoy!

We recommend eating it while it’s still warm from the oven. It will be runnier and messier, but it’s fresh and delicious. To spice things up, add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top of a hot pie slice!

If you refrigerate leftovers and want to heat them, you can pop a slice in the microwave for about a minute, or bake it in the oven at 325°F for about 10 minutes.

I loved baking Quebec sugar pie while living in the region. It’s a staple here, and you simply must try it! If you want to grab a slice quickly take a look below at the best places to find Quebec sugar pie in Quebec City!

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Cafe La Maison Smith, one of Quebec City's best coffee shops, is a small chain in the Quebec City area. They have several locations around the city making for a great choice to pick up a slice of sugar pie, and maybe a drink as well!

Will you be attempting to bake your own Quebec sugar pie? Let us know how it goes in the comments below! And let us know if you’re a major fan like we are!

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Easy Quebec Sugar Pie Recipe: A Must-Try Dessert (2024)

FAQs

What is another name for sugar pie? ›

Sugar cream pie (also known as sugar pie or Hoosier pie) is a custard pie made with a simple filling of butter, flour, cream and sugar sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Is a French Canadian dessert specialty that translates as sugar pie? ›

1, Sugar Pie: A.k.a. tarte au sucre, the sugar pie is the quintessential, ultra-sweet Québécois dessert for cold winter nights.

How long does sugar pie last in the fridge? ›

If you will not be enjoying your fresh pie right away, you should refrigerate it for up to 6 days. You may also freeze your pie wrapped in plastic wrap inside a large freezer bag or inside the pie box.

What is the difference between a sugar pie and a butter tart? ›

Traditionally, the English Canadian tart consists of butter, sugar, and eggs in a pastry shell, similar to the French-Canadian sugar pie, or the base of the U.S. pecan pie without the nut topping. The butter tart is different from the sugar pie given the lack of flour in the filling.

What does it mean when someone calls you sugar pie? ›

Wiktionary. Origin Noun. Filter (0) A term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling. Wiktionary.

What is sugar pie in English? ›

Meaning of sugar pie in English

a sweet, open pie (= pastry container) filled with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, milk, and flour, and baked, popular in Canada : Serve the sugar pie hot with chilly ice cream on the side.

What is the dessert of Quebec? ›

Québec is home to many unique dishes and is most famous for its poutine, tourtières, pâté chinois, pea soup, fèves au lard, cretons and desserts such as grands-pères, pouding chômeur and St. Catherine's taffy.

What is Canada's favorite dessert? ›

Butter Tarts

From the best bakeries in town to the corner store, butter tarts are a Canadian obsession. The handheld tarts are like a pecan pie (but without the pecans), are usually sweetened with maple syrup and have such a following that trails, tours, festivals and bake-offs are dedicated to the bite-sized treat.

What's the difference between a sugar pie and a chess pie? ›

What is the Difference Between a Sugar Cream Pie and Custard or Chess Pie? Chess pies and custard pies are mixed and poured right into the pie crust, and they contain eggs. A sugar cream pie is made without eggs, and the filling is usually prepared on the stovetop, reducing the overall baking time.

Can I eat 5 day old pie? ›

Cream and chiffon pies must be stored in the refrigerator. These pies can be kept three to four days. Fruit pies such as cherry and apple can be stored at room temperature one to two days or seven days in the refrigerator.

Can I eat a pie 3 days out of date? ›

Food that has passed its use-by date is not safe to eat.

What is flapper pie made of? ›

A custard pie made with a graham cracker crumb crust and topped with meringue.

Why are butter tarts popular in Canada? ›

Others believe the butter tart has roots in pecan pie, brought to Canada by Americans or possibly is related to Québec's sugar pie or even Scottish border tarts. And some experts credit pioneer cooks for creating the beloved version known today, tracing the earliest printed recipes back to the 1900s.

Is quiche a pie or a tart? ›

Quiche (/ˈkiːʃ/ KEESH) is a French tart consisting of pastry crust filled with savoury custard and pieces of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables.

What is a sweet pie slang? ›

a very pleasant or kind person; a person that you like or love: "Who's this sweetie pie ?" he asked, smiling at the baby. She's a real sweetie pie. She would do anything for you.

What is a nickname for a whoopie pie? ›

It's commonly believed that this tasty treat, also known as gobs, moon pies, and black-and-whites, developed out of an Amish recipe. The story goes that Amish cooks in colonial America would use leftover batter from making cakes to make these small handheld cake sandwiches.

What does the name sugar pie mean? ›

sugarpie (plural sugarpies) A term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.

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