HOW TO MAKE AND USE HERB INFUSED HONEY

It’s so easy to make an infused honey.

Firstly, use a good honey, preferably from a Honey farm or bee-keeper, I’m lucky enough to have both lically. Ty to avoid the stuff sold by supermarkewts unless you’re sure of the brand, some of them aren’t honey at all.

The video will show you how to make it but I love Chamomile honey. I enjoy a cup before bed and it really helps me relax and sleep.

Take a sterilised jar, add your washed and dried herbs (i use fresh chamomile) and top with honey. Screw on cap tightly and leave until the honey absorbs all the flavour and goodness from the herb. I keep mine in the fridge.

Makes delicious tea and Infused honeys can also be enjoyed on fresh fruit, oatmeal, breads, desserts, smoothies, beverages, marinades and even drizzled over yogurt and ice cream.

Lemon-Rosemary Honey

This is great for marinades

  • 1 tablespoon dried, grated lemon zest (allow fresh lemon zest to sit on a windowsill overnight)
  • 1 1/4  teaspoons dried or 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Honey

Lavender-Vanilla Honey

  • 3 tablespoons of culinary grade lavender buds
  • 1 vanilla bean, chopped
  • Honey

Ginger-Clove Vanilla Honey

  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 6 whole cloves
  • Honey

Chamomile Lemon Balm Honey

A wonderful honey that soothes and relaxes

  • 2 tablespoons chamomile
  • 1 tablespoon lemon balm leaves
  • Honey

Sage Honey

This one is great for upper respiratory issues

  • 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried, grated lemon zest
  • Honey

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