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Salted Honey Pie Recipe

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Salted Honey Pie is a luscious dessert featuring a smooth, honey-sweetened filling with a hint of sea salt for perfect balance, nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. This pie combines rich butter, cream, and honey with subtle acidity from vinegar or lemon juice, enhanced by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top. It’s baked to a gentle set, resulting in a velvety texture that’s slightly jiggle-y in the center, making it an irresistible treat for honey lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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For the crust

  • 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought (blind baked)

For the filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornmeal (fine grind)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup honey (preferably wildflower or clover)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For topping

  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), to finish

Instructions

  1. Blind Bake the Pie Crust: Chill the 9-inch pie crust, then line it with foil or parchment paper and add pie weights. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the weights and lining, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Filling Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, fine cornmeal, salt, white vinegar or lemon juice, vanilla extract, and honey until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  3. Add the Eggs and Cream: Add the eggs one at a time to the filling mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth texture. Then stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.
  4. Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the pre-baked pie crust, smoothing the top gently. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
  5. Bake the Pie: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is just set and slightly jiggles in the center. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, tent it with foil to prevent over-browning.
  6. Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Allow at least 2 hours for the filling to fully set.
  7. Finish with Sea Salt: Just before serving, sprinkle flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) over the top of the pie to enhance the honey’s sweetness and add a delightful contrast.

Notes

  • Use a fine-ground cornmeal to ensure a smooth filling texture without grittiness.
  • Blind baking the pie crust prevents it from becoming soggy once the filling is added.
  • Choosing a mild honey like wildflower or clover helps maintain a balanced sweetness without overpowering the pie.
  • Letting the pie cool completely is essential for the filling to set properly and for easy slicing.
  • Tent the crust with foil during baking if it browns too quickly to avoid burning.
  • This pie is delicious served slightly chilled or at room temperature.

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