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Maple Pecan Pastries Recipe

Learn how to make these homemade maple pecan pastries with the best buttery puff pastry and a rich, nutty filling. This easy baking recipe creates perfectly flaky layers surrounding a caramelized maple pecan center, finished with a maple glaze that makes these treats bakery-worthy.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Serves:
12 pastries
An overhead shot captures a rustic wooden serving board displaying three maple pecan pastries with golden-brown, flaky layers that curl and ripple at the edges. A cross-section view reveals the rich amber pecan filling nestled within the buttery pastry. Soft natural light streams in from the side, highlighting the glossy maple glaze that drips tantalizingly down the pastries' edges. A scattered handful of toasted pecan halves and a small pot of amber maple syrup sit alongside, while a dusting of powdered sugar creates a delicate contrast against the deep caramel tones. Steam visibly rises from a freshly broken pastry, suggesting it's just emerged from the oven.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the pastry:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">250g all-purpose flour</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">200g cold unsalted butter, cubed</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">120ml ice-cold water</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp white vinegar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the filling:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">200g pecan halves, roughly chopped</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g light brown sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50g unsalted butter</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp vanilla extract</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the glaze:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g powdered sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">3 tbsp maple syrup</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp heavy cream</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For assembly:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tbsp demerara sugar (optional)</li></ul>

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Rolling pin</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Baking sheets</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Parchment paper</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Pastry brush</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Small saucepan</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Start by preparing your pastry dough. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. These butter pockets will create the flaky layers as they melt and release steam during baking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Mix the ice-cold water with the vinegar (the acid helps inhibit gluten formation, ensuring a tender pastry). Gradually add this to your flour mixture, stirring with a fork until the dough just comes together. Don't overwork it - you want to see streaks of butter throughout.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently press into a rectangle, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This resting period relaxes the gluten and firms up the butter, which is crucial for those beautiful layers.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>While the dough chills, prepare your maple pecan filling. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, tossing occasionally. Watch carefully as nuts can burn quickly. Toasting intensifies their flavor by releasing natural oils.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter. Heat over medium-low until the butter melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted pecans, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside to cool completely - a warm filling would melt your pastry butter prematurely.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Take your chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle approximately 40x30cm (16x12 inches) and about 3mm (1/8 inch) thick.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the dough into 12 equal squares or rectangles. Place a generous tablespoon of the cooled pecan filling in the center of each piece, leaving a border of about 1.5cm (1/2 inch) around the edges.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Brush the borders with egg wash, then fold the pastry over the filling to create triangles, rectangles, or any shape you prefer. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal. The egg wash acts as a glue, helping to prevent filling leakage during baking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5cm (2 inches) apart. Brush the tops generously with egg wash and sprinkle with demerara sugar if using, which will give a lovely crunch and caramelized finish.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 10</h4>Refrigerate the assembled pastries for 15 minutes before baking. This final chill ensures the butter in your pastry is cold, which is essential for achieving maximum flakiness as the cold butter creates steam pockets when it hits the hot oven.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 11</h4>Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and deeply golden brown. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning. The dark color isn't burning - it's caramelization that adds flavor!</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 12</h4>While the pastries are baking, prepare the maple glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream until smooth. If it's too thick, add a few drops of cream; if too thin, add more powdered sugar until you reach a drizzling consistency.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 13</h4>Allow the pastries to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. When they're still warm but not hot (after about 10 minutes), drizzle the maple glaze over the top. The slight warmth helps the glaze to set with a beautiful sheen.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 14</h4>These pastries are best enjoyed the day they're made, when the contrast between crisp pastry and gooey filling is at its peak. If you have leftovers, store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refresh briefly in a 150°C (300°F) oven for 5 minutes to re-crisp the pastry.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Maple Pecan Pastries?

The main ingredients include all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, ice-cold water, vinegar for the pastry; pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon for the filling; and powdered sugar, maple syrup and cream for the glaze.

How to cook Maple Pecan Pastries at home?

Learn how to cook Maple Pecan Pastries by first making a flaky pastry dough, preparing a caramelized maple pecan filling, assembling the pastries, chilling them for maximum flakiness, baking until golden brown, and finishing with a maple glaze. The key is keeping the butter cold throughout the process to achieve those perfect layers.

What's the secret to achieving perfectly flaky layers in pastries?

The secret lies in keeping the butter cold throughout preparation. Leave visible butter pieces in the dough, chill between folding, and give a final chill before baking. The cold butter creates steam pockets in the hot oven, pushing the dough layers apart for that coveted flaky texture.

Can I use ready-made puff pastry instead of making it from scratch?

Yes, you can substitute 500g of ready-made all-butter puff pastry to save time. While homemade pastry offers better flavour and texture control, good-quality shop-bought options work well. Just ensure it's thoroughly chilled before filling and baking for best results.

Why does my maple glaze sometimes crystallize or become grainy?

Crystallization usually occurs when sugar molecules realign. To prevent this, make sure your powdered sugar is lump-free, add a tiny pinch of cream of tartar, and apply the glaze when pastries are warm but not hot. If it does crystallize, gently rewarm with a few drops of cream.

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