Momma of 4 Blessings

Grandma Hoffman's Honey Pie

1c. honey

3 eggs (beaten)

3T. butter

1t. vanilla

1c. pecans

dash nutmeg

1/4t. almond extract

9" pie shell

Boil honey, wisk in eggs, add rest of ingredients, pour into shell.

Bake at 325 deg. 25-35 min til center is firm.

Hot water pastry crust

3/4c. vegetable shortening

6T. boiling water

2c. AP flour

1t. salt

In a tall bowl, place shortening, add boiling water. Stir vigorously until an emulsion forms. Stir in flour and salt. Stir until dry. Pour onto wax paper. Pull up sides of wax paper, and form a ball. Open and divide ball into 2. Roll out each ball between 2 new sheets of wax paper 1/8 in. thick. This crust is always flaky and perfect. Makes 2 9" pie crusts.