Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with this delicious Salted Honey Pie. A buttery crust filled with a luscious honey custard, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt – a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Prepare Crust: Place pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, trim and crimp edges.
- Mix Filling: Whisk together melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, and salt. Add honey, eggs, cream, vinegar, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling into crust, bake for 45–50 minutes until set. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack, sprinkle with sea salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use darker honey varieties like buckwheat or wildflower.
- Pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Best enjoyed with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
