Maple-Syrup Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Make the crust by combining the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Cut the butter into the flour with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is the texture of coarse meal.
4. 4
   Sprinkle a tablespoon of ice water at a time over the dough, lifting and tossing it with the fork.
5. 5
   When it begins to come together, gather the dough, press it into a ball and then pull it apart.
6. 6
   If it crumbles in your hands, it needs more water.
7. 7
   Add a teaspoon or two more water, as needed.
8. 8
   Flatten the ball of dough and roll between two sheets of plastic wrap into a circle 10 inches in diameter.
9. 9
   Remove the plastic and lay the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, press into place and remove excess dough.
10. 10
    Place in the freezer.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, make the filling by beating the eggs in a bowl.
12. 12
    Gradually whisk in the flour.
13. 13
    Add the cream and maple syrup and whisk until combined.
14. 14
    Pour into the crust-lined pan.
15. 15
    Cook until the middle still jiggles but is solid, 25 to 30 minutes.
16. 16
    Serve with creme fraiche.