Maple-Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, beat sugar, butter, syrup, salt and eggs with hand beater or wire whisk until smooth.
3. 3
   Stir in pecans.
4. 4
   Pour into crust-lined pie plate.
5. 5
   Bake 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Cover crust edge with 2 to 3-inch wide strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.
7. 7
   Bake 25 to 35 minutes longer or until filling is set.
8. 8
   Cool 15 minutes.
9. 9
   In a small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on high, 1 minute.
10. 10
    Stir until smooth; drizzle over top of pie.
11. 11
    Serve pie warm or cool.
12. 12
    Store it in the fridge if there are leftovers.