News to Us: Connecticut is Reportedly Famous for Honey Pie?

What's your favorite flavor of pie? Apple? Pumpkin? Blueberry? Have you had Honey Pie? That's what my grandma used to call me, but I never tried it. Supposedly, honey pie is the flavor that Connecticut is known for? Yup, according to a recent article on Tasteofhome.com, anyway.

Shuck the corn and get ready for your local pie eating contest, it's harvest fair and festival time in Connecticut, with dozens of outdoor events scheduled through August and September 2024. I was scrolling and found an article on Tasteofhome.com this morning called '41 Pies for 50 States'. I look a look at what pie they chose to represent Connecticut, and it's Honey Pie. Tasteofhome.com said 'Today, honey pie's flavor depends on the honey used, and Connecticut produces delicious honey. Use local honey, and your pie will have the flavor of the region - Whatever that may be.' That's some good logic, so why isn't anyone making white clam pie? Steamed cheeseburger pie? How about Exhaust From Bus I'm Stuck Behind-flavored pie? That's a Waterbury special.

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I did some digging and found out Connecticut has two businesses named Honey Pie: a bakery in Meriden, and a children's boutique in Westport. Close, but no pie.

The recipe for Honey Pie I found on Nigella.com suggests using 175ml of 'Good, runny honey' in your recipe. The best local honey that I've tried this year was Wildflower Honey from Simsbury's Hilltop Apiaries. If you do make a Honey pie with a bottle, I'd love to try it.