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Burnt Honey Pie

Irresistibly Creamy Burnt Honey Pie for Your Sweet Tooth

This Burnt Honey Pie combines sweet and salty flavors in a creamy custard filling that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie Crust Homemade or store-bought, ensure it's blind baked for a crispy base.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and slightly cooled.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 cup Cornmeal (Fine Grind) Provides structure without unwanted grit.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar or Lemon Juice Brightens the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the pie.
  • 0.5 cup Honey (Wildflower or Clover) Essential for flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Adds to rich consistency.
For Serving
  • Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle on top before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Pie Dish
  • Whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a store-bought pie crust, cover with parchment paper and bake for 12–15 minutes, then an additional 5 minutes until golden.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, cornmeal, and salt. Add vinegar or lemon juice, vanilla extract, and honey, then whisk until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour the custard filling into the pre-baked pie crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Allow cooling on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to fully set.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top and slice into generous portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and do not skip the blind baking step for the crust.

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