Rich Pecan Pie

Rich Pecan Pie 1 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1-1/2 cups Pecan Halves 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inch), thawed 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Bring syrup, sugar and butter to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Heat oven to 375°F. Place nuts in pie crust. Whisk eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until blended. Gradually stir in syrup mixture; pour over nuts in crust. Bake 35 to 40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.