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Honey Huckleberry Pie with Fresh Berries and Whiskey-Infused Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Honey Pie recipe delivers a delightful balance of sweet, silky honey custard filling set in a crisp, flaky pie crust. Enhanced with huckleberry honey and a fresh mixed berry topping cooked into a luscious sauce with a hint of whiskey or brandy, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat. The pie features a room-temperature technique to ensure a smooth custard and finishes with a sprinkle of sea salt for depth.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 9″ frozen or homemade pie crust

Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup huckleberry honey
  • 2 tbsp yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt (for sprinkling on top)

Berry Sauce

  • 2 tbsp huckleberry honey
  • 1 tbsp whiskey or brandy
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 pints fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

To Serve

  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Room Temperature Prep: Remove the eggs, butter, and buttermilk from the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour before starting to ensure they reach room temperature, which helps achieve a smooth custard texture. Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of your oven.
  2. Prepare Pie Crust (Parbake): If using homemade crust, roll out dough into the pie plate, prick the bottom and sides with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights evenly distributed. Pre-bake at 400°F (if using frozen crust, thaw 15 minutes first, then poke holes, line with parchment, and weight). Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully remove parchment and weights.
  3. Preheat Oven: Lower oven temperature to 350°F to prepare for baking the filled pie.
  4. Make Filling: In a medium bowl, cream the room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cornmeal and flour until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, beating well and scraping sides after each addition. Stir in huckleberry honey, buttermilk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Fill Pie and Bake: Place the pre-baked pie crust on a baking sheet. Pour in the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes initially, then cover the pie loosely with sprayed (non-stick) foil to prevent over-browning. Continue baking for 50-60 minutes more, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  6. Cool Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and allow to cool to room temperature, about 1-2 hours, to let the filling fully set.
  7. Prepare Berry Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey and whiskey or brandy, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes. Add about 1 cup (⅓ of berries) and bring to a boil to soften and release juices.
  8. Thicken Sauce: Whisk cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Stir mixture into the berries in the pan and cook until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining berries to combine.
  9. Serve: Allow the berry sauce to cool to room temperature. Serve spooned over slices of chilled or room temperature pie with a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

  • Bringing dairy and eggs to room temperature helps to create a smoother custard and better texture in the filling.
  • Using pie weights or dry beans prevents the crust from puffing up during parbaking.
  • The foil tent with non-stick spray protects the pie crust edges from over-browning while the center finishes baking.
  • Sea salt sprinkled on top adds a nice contrast to the sweet custard.
  • Mixed berries can be fresh or frozen, but fresh provides better texture in the sauce.
  • The whiskey or brandy adds depth to the berry sauce but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/honey-huckleberry-pie-with-fresh-berries-and-whiskey-infused-sauce-recipe/