subject: The Basics Of Flavored Creamed Honey [print this page] Creamed honey has been a household favorite of many experienced cooks and bakers. It is a term used to signify the type of honey which is crystallized and somewhat formed like sugar. The good thing about this type of sweetener is that it does not contain any kind of additives and therefore is a safer alternative.
The thing about creamed honey is that there is no cream in it. It is just honey that has been crystallized. It is a thicker version of the liquid honey that we are all accustomed to. It allows you to taste honey in a different way by having a different feel in your mouth while not losing the nutritional benefits of liquid honey.
The honey turns into crystal form when it is heated at almost 57 degrees Fahrenheit. It will be better if you do not crystallize your honey yet if you are still not going to use it. You may keep it in its liquid state in your freezer until such time when you will need it for cooking or baking. This way, it will stay in its purest state and will not become stale or too hard when you use it as sweetener.
In heating your flavored creamed honey, make sure that you melt some of the crystal components first before you start creaming it. All you need to do to heat it up is to put the jar of honey in a pot then heat it slowly in a stove for a couple of minutes. Do not allow the honey to boil, it is enough that it is sufficiently heated.
If you want to perfect the creaminess of your honey, you may use an electric mixer and blend it in a bowl. You can also use a whip or egg beater as this will also lead to the same effect. You can do this right after you buy creamed honey so that it will still be fresh and not so stiff.
Flavored creamed honey can now be found in many supermarkets and groceries. If you want to score some original local honey, you can try going to the farmer"s market because that is usually where all the beekeepers first sell their produce.
