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Salted Honey Pie

Savory-Sweet Salted Honey Pie: Your New Favorite Dessert

This Salted Honey Pie is a delightful Southern dessert that combines sweet honey and a sprinkle of salt for a comforting custard.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought, blind baked
For the Filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar can swap with light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cornmeal fine grind; substitute with flour if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt crucial for balancing sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla for best results
  • ½ cup honey preferably wildflower or clover
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream can use coconut cream for dairy-free
  • flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pie dish
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Blind bake the pie crust for 12–15 minutes with weights, then bake an additional 5 minutes until fully set.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, salt, and vinegar or lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in heavy cream until creamy and uniform.
  4. Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Blind baking is essential for a crispy crust.

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