We love a good kitchen shortcut, but there are some instances where homemade is worth the extra steps. This easy, minimal-ingredient pie crust with honey is basic but not to be confused with boring. And, because we believe pie should be enjoyed by everyone, it’s gluten free and waiting to be topped with any of our naturally-sweetened pie recipes!

Yield: 1 Pie Crust

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

Directions

Cut butter into ¼-inch cubes, and keep very cold until ready to use. In a food processor, add flour, salt and butter, and pulse until the butter is cut into pea-sized shape, then mix until the texture is like sand.

With the food processor running, slowly add 1 tablespoon of ice water at a time, and turn off the machine when the mixture turns into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and press down until the shape is a 1-inch thick circle. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 325°F. Roll the dough into a ¼-inch thick circle, dusting the rolling pin and the dough to ensure it doesn’t stick.

Gently transfer to a springform pan or a pie dish, and press down gently. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the dough and the sides, cover with parchment paper and pie weights or dried beans, and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before removing parchment paper.