Flavored Honeys
These call for one pound of honey!
MINT:
1/4 c chopped fresh mint leaves
ORANGE:
1 tb freshly grated orange rind
CLOVER OR ALFALFA GRAPEFRUIT
1 tb fresh grated grapefruit rind
1 lb clover or alfalfa honey
1 pepper
CLOVER OR ALFALFA ALLSPICE
1 tb whole allspice
CLOVER OR ALFALFA HONEY LEMON
1 tb fresh grated lemon rind
CLOVER OR ALFALFA HONEY HOT HONEY
1 1/2 ts dried hot crushed red
FOR MINT HONEY: pour honey into small saucepan. Add mint leaves and stir to
combine. Warm mixture over low heat for 10 minutes. Let stand for at least
2 hours (better if longer) Strain and pour into 2 clean eight ounce jars.
FOR ANY OF THE CITRUS HONEYS: pour honey into small saucepan and add grated rind. Stir to combine and heat over low heat for 10 minutes. Let stand for at least 2 hours. Strain into clean eight ounce jars.
FOR ALLSPICE HONEY: pour honey into small saucepan and add 1 Tbsp whole allspice. Warm mixture on low heat for 10 minutes. Let stand at least 2 hours. THEN warm mixture again for a second 10 minutes. Let stand overnight before straining and pouring into clean jars.
FOR HOT HONEY: pour honey into small saucepan and add red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and heat on low heat for 10 minutes. Let stand for 1 to 2 hours and then strain into clean jars. HONEY HINTS: Honeys should not be refrigerated. If it should crystallize, it can be reliquified easily by placing the jar in warm water or microcook 1 cup honey on high for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Be sure not to boil or scorch.
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