Maple Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Blend together 1/4 cup of the milk and cornstarch in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir in remaining milk and 3/4 cup syrup and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
3. 3
   Remove from heat. Add butter.
4. 4
   Stir and cool.
5. 5
   Whip cream and add 1 cup to cooled filling.
6. 6
   Spoon into pie crust.
7. 7
   Add remaining syrup to whipped cream and spoon on pie.
8. 8
   Garnish with almonds.