Maple Sugar Pie
Maple Sugar Pie, or Tarte au Sucre, is a classic French-Canadian dessert featuring a rich, custard-like filling made primarily from maple syrup and brown sugar, often baked in a simple pie crust. It is a staple of Quebecois cuisine, traditionally enjoyed during winter and holiday seasons, and is celebrated for its deep, caramelized sweetness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pie is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein, as it is essentially a concentrated source of sugar and butter. A typical slice can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing a quick energy boost but offering little in the way of essential nutrients beyond some minerals from the maple syrup.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 85 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Tarte au Sucre is culturally significant as a symbol of Quebec's maple syrup heritage, often made with the first syrup of the spring 'sugaring-off' season. Nutritionally, while it's a high-energy treat, pure maple syrup does contain small amounts of antioxidants and minerals like manganese and zinc, distinguishing it slightly from refined sugar desserts.
