Honey is a sweet syrup made from flower nectar by bees. Use this tag for questions about selecting, identifying, storing, preparing, replacing or cooking with honey as an ingredient. Questions about dishes which include honey, but are not focused on honey, should not use this tag.
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How do I reduce the acidity of homemade honey lemon juice?
I usually use 1 lemon together with 2 spoon of honey and 500 ml of water. I note that as I increase the water content, the juice does not taste as good but I would like to reduce the acidity of my ...
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Why did my nougat burn?
I attempted to make nougat today and it was an epic failure. The instructions for the sugar and honey solution was to mix it together with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it over heat without boiling ...
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Why doesn't acacia honey crystallize?
Acacia honey is made from the flowers of the acacia (aka locust) tree. It is very light colored, and it is reputed to never crystallize. Certainly none of the acacia honey I've had in the house has ...
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Is is true that honey never spoils? Why?
I've heard that "honey never spoils", but I'm incredulous. Is this true, and if so, how? Isn't there some indicator that I should throw the honey in my cupboard away?
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Parmesan Crusted Steak - Replace olive oil with honey
I've recently been making a parmesan crust for my steaks, the recipe I'm using calls for olive oil on the steak itself, before cooking. It works well for the crust, but its hard on the grill, cause ...
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How to Replace Icing Sugar in a No-Bake Cheesecake
Are there any good substitutes for sugar in Cheesecakes? I am not interested in synthetic sugar like Aspartame. I want to use natural sugar substitute like honey. But if mix honey into the cheese ...
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Culinary uses for honeycomb?
On a whim, I bought real honeycomb (not the cookie type dessert) from a local shop. I tried eating it plain, but the wax makes it unpleasant and chewy.
What can I do with it?
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What is the best temperature to store honey at?
I was wondering what temperature is suitable to store honey bought from stores?
Now in the summer, it can be around 30+ Celsius, and even nearly 40 on some day. Do you suggest keeping honey while ...
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Can a Toddler Eat Food Cooked With Honey in it?
One of the recommendations for enabling a young child to pick up some of the more slippery foods is to coat them with bread crumbs or graham cracker crumbs. While looking for graham crackers at the ...
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Is honey considered vegan?
I was thinking of following a vegan diet for health reasons. I tried it for a week during a "cleanse" and it wasn't so bad, even though I love steak and eggs. I was just curious though if honey is ...
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Can I replace sugar with honey in tea?
If I want to replace sugar with honey in black or green tea, can I add the honey at any point or should I wait until the tea cools down a bit?
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What nutritional differences are there between honey and table sugar (sucrose)?
My girlfriend has been putting honey in my coffee instead of sugar. She says it is better for me, but she can't give me an explanation I understand. I think she is being influenced by someone she ...
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How would I make a Paleo yogurt-based frozen custard?
OK, I've been tasked with making a Paleo dessert, and I'd like to try to make a frozen dessert. Here are the ground rules for Paleo desserts: only fermented dairy (yogurt is fine, milk and cream are ...
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Is there any reason not to decrystallize honey?
The other night some friends of mine tried to convince me that decrystallizing honey is bad for the honey. I don't buy it.
Is there any truth to their claims? I couldn't find anything to support ...
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Does honey have a bitter component?
I've heard Jeffrey Steingarten, on Iron Chef America, mention that he finds honey quite bitter. I've never noticed that myself. Maybe if I really try I can notice a slight bitter finish, but for me ...
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Honeycomb in honey - how long does it last?
I've got some nice honeycomb (submersed in honey) in a big jar, but the "best before" date was over 4 months ago! I was saving it for a year or two. Just realised the date is gone.
Any possibility ...
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Can I replace honey with maple syrup in recipes that require honey?
There are many recipes (or recipe variants) that require honey as ingredient.
Barbecue Spareribs
Honey Lamb Chops
Honey Raisin Choc Drops
Honey Shortbread Biscuits
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Krispie ...
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Are there any substitutes for honey when trying to activate yeast?
Are there any substitutes for honey when trying to activate yeast? I have a bottle of corn syrup and was wondering if I could just use that.
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How can I achieve perfect consistency with honey-roasted almonds?
I would like to roast my own almonds (or other nuts) with honey. Ideally, at the end of the roasting, the nuts should be slightly caramelized and have absorbed most of the flavour from the honey; ...
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Can I substitute Molasses for Honey in Baking Recipes?
Can I substitute one for the other in baking recipes?
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Can agave nectar be substituted for honey in baking?
The only sweetener called for in the bread recipe I want to use is honey; can I substitute 1/3 a cup of agave nectar for 1/3 a cup of honey without throwing off the proportions of the recipe? When ...
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Why does honey stored with the comb last longer?
I recently discovered that honey stored in containers with the comb does not seem to crystallize (or certainly not as fast as when stored without). What is the mechanism that causes this? Is there a ...
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Can I prevent honey from congealing/hardening in the pantry?
This question is inspired by this answer suggesting that honey lasts a long time. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to last so long in my cupboard. I make sure it's sealed tight, but usually after only ...
