Maple Cream Pie

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   In a saucepan, mix together 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch.

2. 2

   Gradually stir in remaining milk, 3/4 cup syrup and salt.

3. 3

   Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

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   Remove from the heat.

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   Stir 1/4 cup hot mixture into the egg yolks; return all to the saucepan.

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   Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.

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   Remove from heat; stir in butter.

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   Cool thoroughly, stirring frequently.

9. 9

   Whip cream until stiff peaks form.

10. 10

    Fold 1 cup into cooled filling; spoon into prepared pie crust.

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    Fold remaining syrup into remaining cream; spread on top of pie.

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    Chill for several hours.

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