Solidified honey

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amanda_pennsylvania

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I almost used "hard honey" for the subject line but thought better of it. smileys/smile.gif

I have several bottles of honey (mesquite, clover, etc.) that have all solidified (one has sort of separated). Also, they all are in small-necked bottles so getting the honey out is becoming quite challenging (involves several implements and lots of hacking). Is there someway to soften the honey so it will "liquify" again? I hate to throw them all out, but they're just not usable at this point. Thoughts?

 
put them in a heat proof bowl, Fill with hot water, not boiling!!!! and they should start to soften,

you may need to change water a few times?? If bottle seems to be softening at all, use not quite so hot water. If they are glass jars, no problem?
I would not suggest using the microwave, it does work, but I have seen some awful messes with homey flavored plastic on the bottom of over.

Good Luck,
Nan

 
I nuke them a few seconds. Don't melt the bottle. You can at least get it soft enough

to get out of the bottle, then can simmer in something else to dissolve the sugar crystals.

 
I nuke my jars of crystallized honey. Be sure to leave the tops open, and, depending on size and

quantity, microwave a few minutes at a time until melted. WARNING! The honey and the jar will be HOT, HOT, HOT! Be careful, let the jar return to room temp, and honey is as good as new. Cold temps are what ususally makes the honey crystallize, although old age contributes, too.

 
good catch on the subject line Amanda *g*. Honey is the ONLY food that never molds...

It's good forever. Gentle warming of the container (with the top off) is all you need - it liquifies again quickly

 
oh, ROFL about your subject line comment!! I keep my honey on top of the stove(gas) and back by the

vent. Whenever I bake, it warms up and keeps it liquid. I saw Starbucks keep their honey on top of their coffee machines and got that idea.

 
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