There are two reasons why most pecan pie recipes include corn syrup: Corn syrup acts as a kind of glue that holds the filling together and helps it "set". Sweeteners like maple syrup or sorghum ...

A maple and pecan tart is always a favourite. Maple syrup adds a dark richness and works beautifully with the texture of the nuts and pastry. Again, this can be made ahead of time and either ...

Bake the pecan tarts for 20 minutes. Serve the tarts warm from the oven topped with a scoop of the cardamom ginger ice cream. Decorate the serving plates with pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.