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    Home » Recipes » Pies & Tarts

    French Canadian Sugar Pie

    Published on March 3, 2017 - Updated on January 16, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 13 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This French Canadian Sugar Pie is as Canadian as Poutine. Super easy to make as well.Just don't overcook the egg!
     
    French Canadian Sugar Pie

    Growing up on the east coast of Canada, I had the pleasure of indulging in some pretty unique dishes not typically found in other parts of the world. Growing up in Quebec, this French Canadian Sugar Pie was a popular dessert.

    brown sugar mixture in saucepan
    Brown Sugar Mixture in Saucepan

    For the most part, this sugar pie is pretty easy to make. The hardest part is bringing the sugar to a boil and not cooking the eggs when added to the hot sugar mixture.

    french canadian sugar pie

    To be honest with you, I have no idea what the history is of Sugar Pie. My mom was making this sugar pie long before I was born. I consulted my "Oracle" but not sure this article on Wikipedia about the origins of French Canadian Sugar Pie is totally accurate.

    french canadian sugar pie

    Instead of using a preformed refrigerated pie shell, you can use frozen pie crust like the ones offered by Pillsbury. You will need to prep the pie crust according to the directions on the package before adding the sugar mixture. In my experience, there is no need to prebake the crust.

    pillsbury pie crusts

    While you are here I suggest you check out all my other delicious Canadian Recipes. Some of the recipes are new while others are well over 50 years old but they all originated in Canada.

    french canadian sugar pie

    For more great recipes with Refrigerated Pie Crust, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie
    • Easy Sausage Quiche
    • Blueberry Pie Cookies
    • George's Buttermilk Pie

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need these ingredients to make this French Canadian Sugar Pie recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Light Brown Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Milk, Unsalted Butter, Egg and Pie Crust.

    🥣 How to Make French Canadian Sugar Pie

    Preheat Oven to 400°F.
    Bring brown sugar, flour, and milk to a boil. Cook slowly until dissolved - about 5 minutes.
    Add egg and butter and mix with a hand mixer. Pour into the cooked pie shell.
    Bake for 35 minutes, remove the pie and cover the rim with foil to prevent burning.
    Return to oven and back for another 15 minutes.

    french canadian sugar pie

    French Canadian Sugar Pie

    This French Canadian Sugar Pie is as Canadian as Poutine. Super easy to make as well.Just don't overcook the egg!
    4.55 from 22 votes
    Print Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Canadian
    Servings 8
    Calories 364 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Cups Light Brown Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
    • 1 Cup Milk
    • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
    • 1 Egg, beaten
    • 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat Oven to 400°F.
    • In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, all purpose flour and milk to a boil. Cook slowly until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
    • Add the beaten egg and melted butter and mix with a hand mixer. Pour into the pie shell.
    • Bake for 35 minutes, remove pie, and cover rim with foil to prevent burning.
    • Return to oven and back for another 15 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 141mgSugar: 54gVitamin A: 170IUCalcium: 87mgIron: 1.1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    13 Comments

    1. Sharon

      March 17, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      I have made sugar pie many times, but this recipe has to be the best I have ever made, it is so easy and fail proof. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream, but was not necessary, as it was delicious without it. Have passed on this recipe to my friend who has also made it many times. A keeper for sure.

      Reply
    2. Terry Duhamel

      March 29, 2019 at 6:54 am

      My parents were from the Quebec area and my Mom made her sugar pie with only brown sugar and butter. It was delicious. Did anyone out there make it that way.

      Reply
      • Shelly

        July 06, 2020 at 11:32 am

        I would love your recipe. My granny who is from Quebec made this all the time but called it Candy Pie. It’s probably the same

        Reply
    3. Maddy

      December 01, 2019 at 10:27 am

      I have not made this pie because I live at 7000 ft. I have a guide for “high altitude” baking adjustments but I would like to know if someone has made this pie at around 6000-7000 ft.
      and could share their adjustments,
      bake time, etc.
      Thank You
      M

      Reply
    4. Shelly

      July 06, 2020 at 11:30 am

      This was so not easy to make. The recipe doesn’t say how long to beat the mixture or how you know if the egg is over cooked. The mixture spilled out of the pie shell, I couldn’t get the edges covered at the 35 minute mark so the edges are burnt and overall the whole thing looks burnt. My whole house smells like burnt brown sugar. I will try again but would like a little more guidance

      Reply
    5. PROUND DAD

      June 09, 2021 at 9:54 am

      This is tasty, but not as finger licking good as my cream pie.
      its freshly beaten, freshly eaten

      Reply
    6. Geraldine A Pierce

      December 23, 2021 at 9:37 am

      how long do I cook this if I am making 6 inch pies?

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        December 23, 2021 at 10:29 am

        I would start by baking for 15 minutes then checking them at that point. You want to bake them till the top has set.

        Reply
    7. G-Ma

      April 01, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      The chef is right, this is a Canadian delicacy. It is made just about every holiday, especially Christmas time. I found it very easy to make. I usually put a dollop of cream or ice cream once it has cooled and just before serving. Very creamy and delicious.

      Reply
    8. Pierrette

      November 23, 2022 at 11:22 am

      Turned out great.Made it for office potluck and 2 pies were gone. Will definitely be making it again

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        November 23, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        Glad you liked this recipe!

        Reply
    9. lee

      December 08, 2022 at 11:34 pm

      La tarte-au-sucre is very much a Québécois tradition, and not a Canadian one per se. The same is true of poutine, pudding chômeur (to die for) and pâté chinois. Pettes-de-seurs also a French invention.
      Some trivia for you.
      The expression ´As American as Apple Pie ´ may be a bit of a misnomer. The French brought it to New France early on. It also included pears and raisins.
      Because our harvest came earlier than yours, we were enjoying our pie ahead of the Americans!
      True story!

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      • Chef Rodney

        December 09, 2022 at 9:21 am

        I purposely used the word French Canadian instead of "Québécois" since 85%+ of my visitors are from the States. Thanks for the trivia!

        Reply

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