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Canadian Sugar Pie

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Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Marilynn and Sheila Brass's Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters. To read Epicurious's review of the cookbook, click here.

Tarte au Sucre

1920s
We found this recipe handwritten on an index card filed among main dishes and salads. We believe it has ties to our neighbors to the north, with origins in France. Although it's simple and quick, this is a serious pie. We love the caramelized sugar taste of this tar, which is so representative of Canadian sweets.

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