Recipes
How to Cook with Honey
Honey has been loved for its natural sweetness and health benefits for centuries, but its uses expand far beyond a simple sweetener—it’s a versatile culinary superstar! Its unique flavor and adaptability make it a valuable ingredient in all kinds of dishes, from savory to sweet. Whether you’re perfecting a marinade, sweetening up baked goods, or creating a delicious glaze for meats, the possibilities are endless. Let’s dive into the wonderful world of using real wild honey in cooking and discover how it can take your dishes to the next level!
Rules for Substituting Honey for Sugar
You will use less honey than sugar.
When swapping honey, use this rule of thumb…. for every cup of sugar in a recipe, substitute 2/3 of a cup of honey.
Reduce the Liquids
Honey is about 18 percent water, which means you’ll also want to reduce the total amount of liquids in the recipe to counter the extra liquid from the honey. Reduce the liquid by about a quarter.
Lower the Baking Temperature
The higher sugar content in honey means it may caramelize; therefore, things may darken faster than granulated sugar. To ensure that whatever you’re baking doesn’t brown too quickly, lower the heat by 25 degrees and check on it every so often.
Suggestions for Cooking with Wild Honey Box Liquid Honey
A Family Favorite
Prior to grilling steaks (or chicken), coat a layer of honey onto the meat and season it with spices, salt, and pepper. Allow the meat to sit for a while before placing it on the hot coals or grill. The honey tenderizes the meat, creating a very nice caramelization from the hot coals. Absolutely DELICIOUS!
Honey in your morning coffee or tea is a real treat and IS the way to begin your day. Move over sugar… Honey’s here to start the day off right!
Using honey harvested nearby, you can jumpstart the immune system during allergy season. Buying honey straight from “your” beekeeper should be fresh, unfiltered, and raw. This means it contains all the amazing attributes (pollen, enzymes, amino acids, and micro-nutrients) the bees work so hard to produce. The small micro-amounts of pollens delivered in a tablespoon of honey in coffee or tea every day can absolutely change the way your body handles allergy season.
Wet Your Whistle
Honey is a perfect substitute for sweetening anything! From lemonade, hot chocolate, smoothies, and aqua fresca’s (a Mexican drink, “freshwater” or “cool water” is made with water and fruit)… everything is better when real, wild honey is incorporated into these homemade concoctions, the natural and healthy choice to make life a little sweeter and healthier every day.
Homemade is the Best
Homemade honey mustard is so much better than store-bought. Use it on wings, as a dip for chicken fingers, and even as a sauce for grilled and stir-fried veggies. Simply blend your choice of mustard (regular or Dijon, brown or whole grain) and mix it with your favorite Wild Honey Box honey to taste and enjoy!
Making your own healthy vinaigrette-style salad dressings is much better than store-bought varieties! In a jar, simply blend 2/3 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup of your favorite vinegar, a squeeze of mustard, a pinch of salt and pepper, garlic powder, and a tablespoon of wild honey. Shake until fully blended…. Totally amazing!
Visit the Wild Honey Box honey store and start creating your piece de resistance!
