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Salted Honey Pie

Indulge in Salted Honey Pie: A Sweet Southern Delight

This Salted Honey Pie blends rich custard with flaky sea salt, making it an irresistible Southern dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie Crust homemade or store-bought; blind bake it for a perfectly crisp foundation.
For the Custard Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the custard
  • 1/4 cup Cornmeal fine grind
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt heightens the flavors
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar or Lemon Juice brightens the flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract infuses the custard with sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Honey preferably wildflower or clover
  • 3 large Eggs binds the filling
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream contributes to a silky finish
For the Topping
  • Flaky Sea Salt to sprinkle on top; enhances the sweet-salty profile

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pie Dish
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Honey Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the pie crust and blind bake for 12-15 minutes, then cool slightly.
  2. Combine the melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, salt, vinegar or lemon juice, vanilla, and honey in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each, then stir in the heavy cream until fully combined.
  4. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes until slightly jiggly but set.
  5. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  6. Sprinkle sea salt on top before serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Quality honey enhances flavor.

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