| 1 | Melt butter in small saucepan. |
| 2 | Add flour all at once. |
| 3 | Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is golden brown. |
| 4 | Add syrup and water and cook, whisking constantly until thickened. |
| 5 | Allow to cool for 10 minutes. |
| 6 | Add nuts. |
| 7 | Pour warm filling into prepared pie shell. |
| 8 | Bake at 350?on center rack of oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. |
| 9 | Cool on wire rack. |
| 10 | May be decorated with nuts, pastry maple leaves, etc. |
| 11 | Best if garnished with whipped cream |
