3 Delicious Holiday Desserts Sweetened with Raw Honey

The holidays are a time for warmth, togetherness, and—of course—dessert! If you’re looking to bring a touch of natural sweetness to your holiday table, raw honey is the perfect ingredient.

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🍯 1. Honey-Spiced Gingerbread Cake

Nothing says “holiday” quite like the scent of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves wafting from the oven. This Honey-Spiced Gingerbread Cake combines the classic flavors of the season with the natural richness of raw honey.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp cloves

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ¾ cup Champlain Valley Apiaries raw honey

• 1 egg

• 1 cup hot water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and spices.

3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, raw honey, and egg. Stir in hot water.

4. Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.

5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Serve warm with whipped cream or a drizzle of extra honey for a comforting winter treat.

🥧 2. Honey-Pecan Pie

This twist on a classic Southern dessert uses raw honey instead of corn syrup for a luscious, caramel-like filling that’s both rich and naturally sweet.

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

• 1 cup Champlain Valley Apiaries raw honey

• 3 eggs, beaten

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups pecan halves

• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together raw honey, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.

3. Stir in the pecans and pour mixture into the pie crust.

4. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set.

5. Cool completely before slicing.

Pair with vanilla ice cream for a sweet-and-savory masterpiece that’s sure to steal the show.

🍎 3. Honey-Baked Apple Crisp

Simple, rustic, and heartwarming, this Honey-Baked Apple Crisp is pure comfort in a dish. The raw honey caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, enhancing the natural sweetness of the apples.

Ingredients:

• 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced

• ¼ cup Champlain Valley Apiaries raw honey

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ cup rolled oats

• ½ cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)

• ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

• Pinch of sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Toss apples with half of the honey and cinnamon; place in a greased baking dish.

3. In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, salt, and butter until crumbly. Drizzle in remaining honey.

4. Sprinkle topping over apples and bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream—and enjoy the cozy aroma that fills your kitchen!

This holiday season, let raw honey be your secret ingredient—it adds warmth, wellness, and a touch of homemade magic to every festive treat.

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