Step 1

Cut butter into flour and salt until the butter is the size of peas.

Step 2

Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Step 3

Mix with a fork until the flour is moist and it forms a ball; don’t over mix.

Step 4

Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate while you make the filling.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rack at the lowest position in your oven.

Step 6

In a large bowl, beat eggs.

Step 7

Add maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted butter and vanilla; blend well.

Step 8

Stir in pecans.

Step 9

Pour into ta 9" pie shell and bake for 35 – 40 minutes until golden brown and the filling is set.