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This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. This article has been viewed 199,463 times.

Creamed honey is a type of honey that’s been processed in a special way. The reason you do this is to promote the formation of small sugar crystals and prevent large ones, and this ensures the honey will remain creamy and easy to spread. Creamed honey can be used as a sweetener in drinks and baking, but it’s also great as a spread on toast, crackers, and other treats.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces (454 g) liquid honey
• 1½ ounces (45 g) seed honey
• 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) cinnamon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) herbs (optional)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla (optional)

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Selecting Seed Honey

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1. 1 Use honey that’s already been creamed. The process of making creamed honey involves adding seed honey to liquid honey. Seed honey has already crystallized, so it promotes more crystallization in fresh liquid honey. One of the seed types you can use is honey that’s already been creamed.[1]
   • Creamed honey can be purchased in many grocery stores, health food stores, at farmers markets, and at bee farms.
   • Creamed honey will sometimes be labeled whipped, spun, or set honey.
2. 2 Use crystallized honey powder. Another seed you can use to make creamed honey is the hardened sugar crystals from previously liquid honey. Unprocessed honey naturally crystallizes over time, and you can collect this hardened honey and powder it to use as seed honey.
   • Collect the crystallized honey from an old jar of honey. Place the crystals in a blender or food processor and grind the crystals into a fine powder. This breaks down the large crystals, and these will seed the growth of more small crystals in your new batch of creamed honey.
   • You can also grind the crystallized honey using a pestle and mortar.
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3. 3 Make your own honey crystals. If you don’t have creamed honey or an old jar of crystallized liquid honey on hand, you can make your own crystals with a jar of new honey that hasn’t been pasteurized or filtered.
   • Take the lid off the jar of honey. Place the jar in the fridge. Reduce the temperature of the fridge to 58 F (14 C) or lower.[2]
   • Over the next few days, the sugar in the honey will gradually crystalize. Collect the hardened crystals once you have enough for a seed to make your creamed honey.
   • Process the crystallized honey in a blender, food processor, or with a pestle and mortar to turn it into a fine powder.
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Making Pasteurized Creamed Honey

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1. 1 Gather your ingredients. There are two main types of honey available on the market: raw unfiltered honey and pasteurized honey. The pasteurization process kills pollen, spores, and bacteria, and you can do this on your own by heating the honey before adding the seed. To make pasteurized creamed honey, you'll need:
   • Your liquid honey and seed honey
   • A medium saucepan with a lid
   • A rubber spatula or wooden spoon
   • A candy thermometer
   • A sterilized storage jar with a lid
2. 2 Heat the honey. Pour the liquid honey into the saucepan and heat it over medium–high heat. Use the candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, and bring the honey to 140 F (60 C).
   • Along with killing bacteria, heating the honey will also remove any large crystals that have already formed. If large crystals form rather than small ones, the honey will harden instead of becoming smooth and spreadable.
   • To make a larger batch of creamed honey, increase the ratios of liquid honey and seed honey. For the seed honey, use about 10 percent of the quantity of liquid honey.[3]
3. 3 Stir frequently. To prevent burning, stir the honey regularly as it heats. While it’s heating up, you can also add additional flavorings and ingredients to the honey if you like. You can gradually add in:
   • Cinnamon
   • Vanilla
   • Dried herbs, such as thyme or oregano
4. 4 Cool the honey and skim the bubbles. When the honey reaches 140 F (60 C), remove it from the heat. Set it aside and let it cool to about 95 F (35 C). As the honey cools, bubbles will rise to the surface. Skim the bubbles and the foam off the top.
5. 5 Add the seed. While the honey is still between 90 and 95 F (32 and 35 C), add in the seed honey. Stir gently until the seed honey has been fully incorporated into the liquid honey.
   • It’s important to stir gently so that you don’t create more air bubbles.
6. 6 Let the honey rest. Place the lid on the saucepan and set the honey aside to rest for at least 12 hours. During this time, more bubbles will rise to the surface, and the seeding process will begin.
   • Over time, the small sugar crystals in the seed honey will help more small crystals grow. As the crystals spread, the entire mixture will turn to creamed honey.
7. 7 Skim off the bubbles before bottling. Once the honey has had time to rest, skim off any bubbles that have risen to the surface. Transfer the honey to a sterilized glass or plastic container and screw on the lid.[4]
   • It’s not absolutely necessary to remove the air bubbles from the honey, but it will improve the appearance of the final product.
8. 8 Store the honey somewhere cool for about a week. Transfer the honey to an environment that constantly remains around 57 F (14 C). Leave the honey to crystallize for at least five days, and up to two weeks.[5]
   • Good places to store the honey during this time include a basement, cold cellar, refrigerator, or cold garage.[6]
   • Once the honey is ready, store it in the cupboard or pantry.
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Making Raw Creamed Honey

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1. 1 Transfer your honey to a mason jar. To make raw, unprocessed creamed honey, the process is quite similar to pasteurized creamed honey. The main difference is that you don’t heat the unpasteurized and unfiltered raw honey before adding the seed.
   • To make the process easier, transfer the liquid honey to a wide-mouth or mason jar with a lid. This will make it easier to stir in the seed.
2. 2 Add the seed. Pour the creamed honey seed or powdered crystallized honey into the liquid honey. Stir it gently for about three minutes, until the seed is fully incorporated into the liquid honey.[7]
   • Stirring to vigorously and introducing too much air can damage the honey’s delicate flavor.
   • At this point, you can also add other ingredients for extra flavor.
3. 3 Move the honey someplace cool to rest for a week. Place the lid onto your honey jar. Transfer the honey to someplace that’s always around 57 F (14 C), and let it rest for a week as it crystalizes and becomes creamed honey.
   • Don’t be alarmed if bubbles form in the raw honey. This is just the result of minor fermentation.[8]
   • Once the honey is ready, store it in the pantry.
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• Question How much flavoring should be used for ten pounds of honey? Community Answer There are 16 oz. in a pound, so you can just use the measurements in this recipe and multiply them by 10. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 9
• Question How do I keep creamed honey creamy and white? Community Answer Your finished product's color is determined by the color of your raw honey. To yield a lighter product, start with a lighter colored honey, basswood for example. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 4
• Question When I "process the crystallized honey," is it a dried powder, or is it a smooth paste? Community Answer It doesn't matter as long as it's smooth between your fingers. In my opinion, using ground crystals is a quick but improper process for creamed honey. Crystals formed in honey are larger and square, impacting the tongue. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 7

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• Raw honey has not been pasteurized, and can be a source of pollen, bacteria, and other particles that can cause anaphylactic shock, food poisoning, and other reactions. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Children under a year old should never consume any type of honey, because of the risk of botulism. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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References

1. ↑ https://badbeekeepingblog.com/2016/08/28/making-creamed-honey/
2. ↑ https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-quickly-crystalize-honey/
3. ↑ https://badbeekeepingblog.com/2016/08/28/making-creamed-honey/
4. ↑ David Williams. Beekeeper & Bee Removal Specialist. Expert Interview
5. ↑ https://badbeekeepingblog.com/2016/08/28/making-creamed-honey/
6. ↑ David Williams. Beekeeper & Bee Removal Specialist. Expert Interview
7. ↑ http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/creamed-honey-benefits-how-to-make-yourself/
8. ↑ http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/creamed-honey-benefits-how-to-make-yourself/

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Reviewed by: Ashley Crawford Private Chef This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. This article has been viewed 199,463 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 10 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 199,463 Categories: Honey Article SummaryX

To make creamed honey, start by heating liquid honey to 140°F to kill any bacteria that may be in it. Stir the honey as it heats up, and add flavorings if you want, like cinnamon, vanilla, or dried oregano. Once it’s up to temperature, take it off the heat, let it cool to about 95°F, and skim the bubbles and foam off the top. Then, gently stir in seed honey before you set the mixture aside. Wait at least 12 hours, then skim the bubbles from the surface and bottle the honey that’s left. Finally, store the honey somewhere cool for about a week to let it crystallize. For tips on how to make your own honey crystals to use as seed honey, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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