Flavored Honeys

Flavored Honeys

***MINT HONEY***
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 pound clover or alfalfa honey
***ORANGE HONEY***
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange rind
1 pound clover or alfalfa honey
***GRAPEFRUIT HONEY***
1 tablespoon fresh grated grapefruit rind
1 pound clover or alfalfa honey
pepper
1 pound clover or alfalfa honey
***ALLSPICE HONEY***
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 pound clover or alfalfa honey
***LEMON HONEY***
1 tablespoon fresh grated lemon rind
1 pound clover or alfalfa honey
***HOT HONEY***
1 1/2 teaspoons 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.