Apple Pecan Cheese Pie

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups creamed cottage cheese (see Note)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups chopped green apples
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 unbaked pie shell