Step 1

Preheat oven to 325º F and lay your crust out in a standard pie dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just lightly browned.

Step 2

Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter and heavy cream together until butter is melted, then whisk in cornstarch and sugar, stirring continuously until thickened. 6-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in maple syrup, maple extract, vanilla extract and salt, if using, and whisk until incorporated.

Step 5

Pour filling into pie crust, then drizzle remaining (melted) butter over the top.

Step 6

Whisk together remaining topping ingredients, sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over filling.

Step 7

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Center should be set, but still a little wobbly.

Step 8

Remove from oven and let cool, then refrigerate until set. 2-3 hours.

Step 9

Slice, serve and enjoy!