Recipe - Homemade Honey Pumpkin Pie

Making a homemade Honey Pumpkin Pie at home can be a delightful and rewarding culinary experience for several reasons:

  1. Flavor and Freshness: When you make a pie at home, you have control over the quality and freshness of the ingredients. Using fresh pumpkin and natural honey can enhance the flavor of your pie, resulting in a richer and more delicious dessert.
  2. Customization: Homemade pies allow you to customize the recipe to suit your preferences. You can adjust the level of sweetness, spices, and texture of the filling to create a pie that matches your taste perfectly.
  3. Quality Ingredients: You can choose high-quality, organic, or locally sourced ingredients, which can lead to a tastier and more wholesome pie.
  4. No Preservatives: Homemade pies typically contain fewer preservatives and artificial additives, making them a healthier option compared to some store-bought alternatives.
  5. Creativity: Baking a Honey Pumpkin Pie at home allows you to get creative with the recipe. You can experiment with different crusts, add-ins (like nuts or chocolate chips), or even try various honey varieties for a unique twist.
  6. Sense of Accomplishment: Baking can be a satisfying and fulfilling activity. Successfully making a homemade pie from scratch can give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your cooking skills.
  7. Family and Tradition: Baking pies at home can become a cherished family tradition. Involving loved ones in the process can create lasting memories and bring people together.
  8. Dietary Preferences: Making a homemade pie lets you accommodate specific dietary preferences or restrictions. You can choose to make it gluten-free, vegan, or adjust it for other dietary needs.
  9. Cost-Efficient: Homemade pies can be more cost-effective than buying pre-made ones, especially if you already have some of the ingredients in your pantry.
  10. A Labor of Love: Preparing a homemade pie, especially for special occasions or holidays, can be a way to show your love and care for your friends and family.

Making a Homemade Honey Pumpkin Pie at home offers the opportunity to create a delicious and customized dessert while enjoying the process of baking and sharing it with others.

Basic Recipe Information

Prep Time

  • About 15 minutes (If making your own pie crust, add 4-5 hours)

Cooking Time

  • About 1 Hour

Serving Size

  • A single 9-inch pie will give you 7 or 8 slices – perfect for family gatherings

Required Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish
  • Large bowl for mixing ingredients

If making your own crust, you’ll need a:

  • Spatula
  • Rolling pin
  • Food processor (optional, if making your own crust)

Ingredients (U.S. and Metric Measures)

  • 3 Eggs (large or jumbo)
  • 1 pie crust (can be store-bought, or you can make your own)
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) honey
  • 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.6 grams) ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.6 grams) ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon (2.37 grams) cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 2 % milk
  • 3/4 cup (187.5 grams) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)

Ingredients For Piecrust (Skip if Using Store-bought)

  • 2 cups (400 grams) flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.19 grams) salt
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ice-cold water
  • 2 eggs

Making Your Own Pie crust

  • If you decide to make your own pie crust, you’ll first want to freeze your butter and grate it using a cheese grater.
  • Pour this into your bowl first, and then mix in flour and salt. Add eggs. Pour in your cold water and mix using your spatula.
  • Once well mixed and moist, remove dough. Flatten it into a disk shape with a rolling pin.
  • After that, wrap it with plastic, refrigerate it for at least four hours, and place it on a pie plate. You may need to do a bit of trimming.
  • Making a pie crust is that easy! If you have one available, it’s also possible to use a food processor for mixing.

Preparation Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 3750F (190.60C).
  • While waiting in the oven, beat eggs in a bowl for about 2 minutes, until fluffy.
  • Pour your honey, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and salt into the bowl and mix with eggs. If you’ve opted for vanilla extra, put this in too!
  • Pour this delicious mixture into your pie crust
  • Place the pie on the lowest rack of the oven and cook for about 35 minutes
  • Carefully remove after 35 minutes and cover edges of pie with foil – this will help prevent over-browning
  • Place pie back in the oven on a middle rack and cook at the same temperature for 20 – 25 minutes
  • Remove.
  • To ensure cooking is done, stick a knife in the center. If it comes out clean, you’re done! If not, cook a 3-5 minute intervals until your pie passes the knife test.
  • Allow 30 minutes to an hour for the pie to cool before serving

How to Serve

  • Pumpkin pie is great on its own, but as a side dish, pumpkin pie is exceptionally heartwarming. We already recommended a bit of whipped cream on top of each slice or some vanilla ice cream on the side, and you can’t go wrong with these.
  • Other ideas include caramel glaze or a nut topping such as pecan or peanut. Even a drizzle of chocolate sauce (perhaps combined with ice cream?) works great.

Happy Fall!

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