Orange-scented, maple-sweetened apple and pecan cheese custard pie.

Apple Pecan Cheese Pie

4 large eggs
2 cups cottage cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10-inch) unbaked pie shell

1. In a bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat together eggs with cottage cheese. Add vanilla, maple syrup, flour, grated orange peel, and nutmeg. Blend thoroughly. Stir in apples and pecans.
2. Pour the filling into a 9-inch unbaked pie shell.
3. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 1 hour, or until the top is nicely browned.

Makes 8 servings.