How To Revive Honey
Honey is a great ingredient to have on hand that is super versatile in baking, cooking, and even BBQ’ing. If it stays free of added moisture, honey can hang out in the cupboard indefinitely. Though your honey may darken and crystalize over time, it’s still safe to eat! Whether in a glass or plastic bottle, honey can return to its original liquid form in no time at all.
To soften honey back into its regular liquid consistency, all you need is a heat-proof container and some hot water.
- Set the honey bottle (with the lid on) in a heat-proof container — a small saucepan works great. Add enough hot (not boiling) water to the container to just reach the top of the honey in the bottle.
- Once the water has been added, remove the lid and let the jar sit until the honey warms back to a liquid form, for about 15 minutes.
You can do this anytime you want to use your honey. Just be sure not to get any water in the bottle. This method is a better way to revive honey than just sticking it in the microwave for a few seconds, but that can work too.
Give this tip a try the next time your honey starts to crystalize and be sure to let us know how it works for you! And remember, if your resuscitation attempt fails, try to store the next bag of brown sugar with the bread and in an air-tight container.
