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    Published: Jul 18, 2022 · Modified: Nov 12, 2024 by Katie Beck · 4 Comments

    Honey pumpkin pie

    Honey doesn't get enough credit in desserts and it really should. A homemade honey pumpkin pie recipe creates a richer and more luxurious pie for sure. Pumpkin is one of the most sought after fall dessert flavors, and it is no secret why. It is easy to bake with, especially using canned pumpkin (which is widely available), lends itself well to warm spices, and goes well in a variety of baked and non baked desserts.

    Whole honey pumpkin pie on a plate decorated with leaves.

    Since pumpkin is pretty much the quintessential flavor of homemade fall desserts, and using canned pumpkin makes for easy baking, I have so many pumpkin recipes and I am never sure what is my favorite...pumpkin pie milkshakes or chai spiced pumpkin pie or maybe pumpkin gingersnap parfaits? And of course don't forget the ever-famous pumpkin spice latte, probably the most famous spiced pumpkin recipe there ever was.

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    • What is the difference between canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling?
    • What spices does pumpkin pie spice contain?
    • Why use honey in a pie?
    • Ingredients
    • Tips for success
    • Top tip
    • What do you serve with this?
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    What is the difference between canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling?

    So when using canned pumpkin to make this honey pumpkin pie and you get to the store, you will likely see canned pumpkin right next to pumpkin pie filling - also in a can. They are absolutely NOT the same thing. Canned pumpkin is exactly what it says, pumpkin only. Canned pumpkin pie filling has sugar, and spices added to it. It is for those who don't want a true homemade pumpkin pie, as the spice mixture is already measured out and prepared for you. Any recipe that is using canned pumpkin should not be substituted with the pie filling.

    What spices does pumpkin pie spice contain?

    Another convenience option you might see at the grocery store is premixed pumpkin pie spice (ine the spice aisle). This is a prepared mix of traditional pumpkin pie recipe spices. And while this isn't necessarily a bad thing, I do not use this in this honey pumpkin pie recipe or any of my homemade pumpkin recipes.

    A slice of homemade honey pumpkin pie on a plate with whipped cream.

    Why use honey in a pie?

    Honey replaces using sugar in this spiced pumpkin pie recipe. Using honey contributes to better caramelization and gives a better overall texture. And while having a different flavor than sugar, it also is more complex and adds a deeper flavor.

    I am not going to lie, using honey in baked desserts is relatively new to me, as I was unsure if I would like the flavor it imparts. But I love it. It has floral and almost buttery notes about it, and its not refined like sugar, and you use less than you would the amount of sugar...so a teeny bit healthier.

    A slice of homemade honey pumpkin pie, topped with whipped cream, and made using canned pumpkin.

    Ingredients

    I kept this honey pumpkin pie recipe simple with familiar warm spices everyone has come to know and love.

    • Pumpkin puree. Use canned pumpkin NOT canned pie filling
    • Honey
    • Brown sugar
    • Eggs. This is a baked custard pie.
    • Evaporated milk
    • Heavy cream
    • Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger.

    Tips for success

    • Don't overdo the spice. A pie like this is all about balance, you don't want one thing overwhelming another.
    • I mean, you can use a baking pumpkin you've roasted, but using canned pumpkin is just as good, so simple and what almost all spiced pumpkin pie recipes call for, so don't stress about it.

    Top tip

    This will be hard, but try not to overbake. When you see the pie is jiggly in the center, it is DONE. I don't mean almost done, I mean take that pie out and set it on the counter to rest. Baked custard pies can be tricky because they often don't look like they are cooked through the center. But they trick you, because they continue to cook out of the oven. And if you leave it in the oven until the center is totally firm, you will have an overcooked pie that might crack all over. This is single handedly the hardest thing to learn about baked custard pies, and one that I still mess up once in a while.

    What do you serve with this?

    A big huge spoonful of barely sweetened whipped cream will do just fine.

    Honey pumpkin pie with pastry leaves and cinnamon sticks

    Honey pumpkin pie

    A homemade honey pumpkin pie, using canned pumpkin is full of warm spices and a fresh take on a delicious fall dessert.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: homemade pumpkin pie, honey pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie recipe, using canned pumpkin
    Servings: 8 slices
    150
    Author: Katie Beck

    Equipment

    • pie dish
    • stand or hand mixer

    Ingredients

    • Pie crust of choice pressed into a 9-inch pie plate
    • 15 oz canned pumpkin
    • ¾ cup honey
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    • 3 eggs
    • ¾ cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 375and have a rack in the middle.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a hand mixer or a wire whisk, beat all the pie filling ingredients together until well blended. It should be thick and look like a rich and velvety custard.
    • Pour everything into the pie shell. Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes. The center should be ever so slightly set, and if it is still a bit jiggly THAT IS OK - the custard will continue to cook a bit when you pull it out.
    • Cool completely on a rack before serving, to ensure the filling fully sets up.

    Notes

    Serve with whipped cream on the side. Pumpkin pie will keep in the fridge for up to three days, covered.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Fat: 10g
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    Comments

    1. Alysson says

      November 12, 2023 at 2:45 pm

      Am I crazy or is there not a drop of honey anywhere in the actual recipe? There's sugar, but there's no honey. The recipe described in the body of he post doesn't seem to match up at all with the recipe itself.

      Reply
      • Katie Beck says

        November 13, 2023 at 2:39 pm

        Thank you for the comment, as it brought to my attention that my hosting site, WordPress, was cataloguing the Honey Pumpkin Pie recipe card to be the same as the Chai Spiced Pumpkin pie recipe I also have on my site. I did not realize this before, and I am not sure when it started happening (I made updates to both posts over summer in preparation for the fall months, so I am guessing I somehow messed it up then), but I have corrected the recipe in the post to be the actual honey pumpkin pie recipe.

        Reply
        • Gayle says

          May 29, 2024 at 10:32 pm

          5 stars
          My favorite pie is pumpkin pie. I make a pie every other day to be sure it's in my fridge. I LOVED the honey pumpkin pie recipe. It's easy simple and my new favorite! I'm a honey lover too. Thankyou so much for this beautiful recipe.

          Reply
        • Gayle says

          May 29, 2024 at 10:33 pm

          5 stars
          My favorite pie is pumpkin pie. I make a pie every other day to be sure it's in my fridge. I LOVED the honey pumpkin pie recipe. It's easy simple and my new favorite! I'm a honey lover too. Thankyou, Kate so much for this beautiful recipe.

          Reply
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