Deliciously Easy Honey-Sweetened Pie Crust You Can Make Today

Step by step instructions to make a deliciously easy, honey-sweetened pie crust from scratch. A recipe your whole family will love.

There is something so satisfying when you take a bite of a homemade pie, especially one prepared with a made from scratch crust. No matter the flavor of pie, that buttery taste and flaky texture of the crust is what makes a pie a pie in my opinion.

The History of Pie Crusts

Pies have been around for thousands of years. Historians date pie crusts being made all the way back to the Egyptians of 9500 BC. During this time pie crusts were made with grains like barley, wheat or oats. Often the types of fillings put into these crusts were more savory in nature.

Is a Homemade Crust Difficult to Make

Making a pie crust from scratch is actually extremely simple. This recipe uses only four simple ingredients that most people keep readily stocked in their kitchen panty. Not only is this pie crust easy to make but the flavor of homemade crust is exceptionally better than store bought.

Is it Better to Use Butter or Lard?

While you can use either of these options to make a delicious pie crust, butter will always be my go to pie crust ingredient. Butter provides a delicious flavor and is also a wonderful, healthy fat for us to consume. Lard is a great option as well. It provides a slightly flakier texture, so the choice between the two is really just personal preference.

Should You Refrigerate Pie Dough Before Using?

While this recipe can be mixed and prepared immediately for baking you can also choose to refrigerate your dough for later. Dough can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the fridge overnight to be baked the next day.

How Many Crusts Does This Recipe Make

This recipe makes one pie crust which is perfect for open pies. However you can double the recipe if you are wanting a crust on top of your pie, such as a lattice topping.

How to Use a Honey-Sweetened Pie Crust

This pie recipe can be baked ahead and used in a recipe that calls for a pre-baked crust or it can be baked at the same time as the filling. If you need to pre-bake the pie crust for your recipe of choice, be sure to dock the pie crust before baking.

What is Docking the Pie Crust?

Docking the pie crust means taking a fork and poking holes in the bottom of the crust before baking. Doing this allows the pie crust to release steam while baking and not lose it’s shape.

Honey-Sweetened Pie Crust Tips

• Use grass fed butter for the best taste
• Be sure to use ice cold water when mixing dough together
• Don’t overwork the dough

Tools You May Need:

• Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Mixer (optional)
• Pie Plate

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
• 1 stick (8TBS) of cold, salted, grass fed butter (cut into tablespoons)
• 1/2 TBS of raw honey
• 1/4 of ice water

How to Make Honey-Sweetened Pie Crust

This homemade honey-sweetened pie crust is a simple, delicious alternative to traditional pie crusts, offering a natural sweetness and a hint of floral flavor. The recipe combines flour, butter, and a touch of honey to create a tender, slightly sweet base perfect for any pie. It’s easy to make, requires only a few ingredients, and adds a unique twist to your favorite pie recipes.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

2. Add flour, chopped butter and honey to your mixer. Using the paddle attachment mix on low until the butter, honey and flour mixture is crumbly/shaggy. (see picture below) Be sure not to over mix your dough. (if you don’t have a mixer you can combine these ingredients by using a pastry cutter, two forks or your hands)

3. Once mixed remove the bowl from the mixer.

4. Add the 1/4 of ice water to the flour mixture. Using your hands combine the mixture together to form a solid piece of dough. Shape dough into a circular disc.

5. Place disc on lightly floured surface and using your rolling pin roll the dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. Dough should fill your pie plate with a small amount of over hang on the edges.

6. Place dough in pie plate and trim the excess from around the edges, leaving a slight overhang for crimping

7. Using your fingers create a decorative edge on the crust around the plate. For a simple crimping instructional video watch HERE.

8. If par-baking your pie crust, dock the bottom with a fork and place in oven. Bake for approximately 10-12 mins.

9. If you are filling your pie crust before baking, don’t dock the crust and follow the baking instructions for the type of pie you are making.

10. Enjoy the deliciousness!

If you made this recipe I would love for you to leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out! Let me know what kind of pie you made too because I’m always looking for new pie recipes. 🙂