Honey Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Some dishes just seem to scream “Fall,” and pumpkin pie is certainly one of them. This honey pumpkin pie recipe puts a delicious twist on the traditional favorite by using honey for some of the sweetness. If you enjoy pumpkin pie, this is an easy recipe to try. And, using honey makes it just a little more special-especially to a beekeeper – like me!
Honey is a great ingredient to use in the kitchen and it is not just for desserts. If you enjoy cooking with honey, you will find plenty of easy ideas in my collection of honey recipes.
Why Use Honey in Pumpkin Pie?
Honey is a natural sweetener that works well in many baked goods. In addition to adding sweetness, it also adds flavor and helps baked goods retain moisture. (I have more baked with honey recipes to try too.)
Of course, honey has a flavor all its own. That is part of what makes this pumpkin pie a little different from the traditional version.
The warm spices and pumpkin pair well with the flavor of honey without making the pie taste overly sweet.
You don’t need a special variety or type of honey for this recipe. A good mild wildflower honey works just fine—and you can save that expensive Sourwood honey for your biscuits!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Making a pumpkin pie may seem like a big deal but it really is not. Your family will think you spent hours creating this delicious dessert.
Don’t worry you don’t have to tell them how easy it was. The ingredients are simple and you may already have some of them in the pantry.
- canned pumpkin
- honey
- sweetened condensed milk
- eggs
- milk
- spices
Pumpkin: Canned pumpkin is the easiest option for this recipe. Don’t go looking for it in the canned vegetable section of the grocery – its in the baking section. But, be use pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. Of course, you can use fresh pumpkin puree if you have it.
Honey: Regular wildflower honey works well in this recipe. You don’t need to buy an expensive variety. I would avoid a very strong-flavored honey, such as buckwheat honey, because it may overpower the other flavors in the pie.
Spices: Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves provide the traditional pumpkin pie flavor. You can also use pumpkin pie spice if that is what you have on hand.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie With Honey
1. This is as easy as a pumpkin pie recipe can be. There is nothing to melt or chop before adding to the mix. While the oven is preheating, add all of the ingredients to your mixing bowl.
2. There is no need to use a mixer if you have a kitchen whisk on hand. A through whisking is sufficient to combine everything together.
If you choose to use a hand mixer, only use it on stir. Do not whip the ingredients. Having some solid bits is normal for pumpkin pie.
3. If you are using a frozen crust, keep it frozen until you are ready to cook. Place it on a flat pan that will provide support and make moving it easy.
4. Add the pumpkin filling mixture to your pie crust, filling almost to the rim. You should have enough for 1 deep dish or 2 regular sized pie crusts.
Before putting into the preheated oven, use strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges of the crust.
Otherwise they will burn in the time it take the pie to cook. If you have a pie ring (see card) – use that instead to protect your edges.
Pay attention to the oven temperature suggestions in the recipe. We start with a hot temp (425°F for the first few minutes for the empty crust – and then turn it down to 350° F once the filling is added.
Expert Tips
- When the cook time is up, use a knife to test your pie. When inserted into the middle of the pie, the knife should come out clean. If not, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Don’t be alarmed if your pie puffs up a lot during baking. It can look alarming but it will settle back down once it is out of the oven.
- For best slicing, let the pie cool before cutting into serving pieces.
Now enjoy your homemade honey pumpkin pie. Top with whipped cream before serving if you wish but it is also delicious plain.
More Ideas to Try
Another great baked item you can try is homemade cheesecake. Yes, you can bake your own honey cheesecake right in your Instant Pot! It doesn’t get much easier than that.
Need a way to use up those fresh Fall apples? How about some homemade honey apple butter you can cook in the crock pot? Delicious to use on toast or biscuits all Winter.
And honey isn’t just for desserts. These tender baked honey mustard pork chops cook right in the oven to golden perfection.
Whether you want to whip up a honey bee latte or make a batch of cookies, you are sure to find that honey is a useful ingredient to keep on hand.
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Honey Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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- 1 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 can canned pumpkin – 15 oz
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk – 5 oz
- 1/2 cup milk 2%
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 pieces 9" pie crust frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425° F .
- Once the oven reaches 425° F. Place the pie crust pan on a baking sheet -This will help support the pie tin. And bake the empty crust for about 14 minutes or until slightly brown and set.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, honey, eggs (room temperature), milk and spices. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Remove crusts from oven. Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the crust – almost to the top. If you are using regular 9" crusts – you should have enough filling to make 2 pies.
- Before placing in the oven, protect the crust rims with a pie ring or strips of aluminum foil. This keeps them from burning.
- Place your pie in the hot oven. Turn the oven temperature down to 350°F and set the timer for 30 minutes. Check the pie for doneness by inserting a knife into the filling – if it comes out clean – the pie is done.
- Remove from oven and let pie cool thoroughly before cutting.