{"id":6402,"date":"2026-03-15T15:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T15:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/?post_type=cuisine-recipe&#038;p=6402"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:10:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:10:55","slug":"honeybell-citrus-pie-for-national-pie-day","status":"publish","type":"cuisine-recipe","link":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/recipe\/honeybell-citrus-pie-for-national-pie-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Honeybell Citrus Pie Recipe for National Pie Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Celebrating National Pie Day with something truly special! This bright and beautiful Honeybell Citrus Pie is a simple dessert that lets the natural sweetness of fresh citrus shine. Thin slices of juicy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittmandavis.com\/honeybells\/c\/ft_1001_7\/\">Pittman &amp; Davis Honeybells<\/a> baked into a buttery crust create a pie that&#8217;s light, fragrant, and full of sunshine in every bite.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">3-4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittmandavis.com\/honeybells\/p\/honeybells\/\">Pittman &amp; Davis Honeybells,<\/a> thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">\u2153 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">2 tablespoons honey<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">1 tablespoon fresh Honeybell juice<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">1 teaspoon Honeybell zest<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Powdered sugar for dusting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Directions<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Preheat oven<\/strong> to 375\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Prepare the crust:<\/strong> Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and press gently into the bottom and sides. Lightly prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Arrange the Honeybells:<\/strong> Slice Honeybells into thin rounds (about \u215b inch thick). Remove any seeds. Arrange the slices in overlapping concentric circles inside the crust, working from the outer edge toward the center. You can create beautiful patterns with the circular slices.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Make the glaze:<\/strong> In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, honey, Honeybell juice, and zest until well combined. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the arranged citrus slices.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the citrus slices are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Cool and serve:<\/strong> Let the pie cool for 10-15 minutes. Just before serving, dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Tips for Success<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Why Honeybells?<\/strong> Their exceptional sweetness and low acidity make them perfect for baking. Unlike regular oranges, Honeybells won&#8217;t become too tart when baked, and their natural honey-like flavor intensifies beautifully.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Slice uniformly:<\/strong> Try to slice all Honeybells to the same thickness so they cook evenly. A mandoline makes this easier if you have one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Serving suggestions:<\/strong> This pie is delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. 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