Learn how to make whipped honey right at home. You’re in for a treat because today, we’re diving into the sweet world of restaurant secrets using whipped honey.
You might be wondering why would someone want to even whip honey?
Honey in its liquid state is naturally thick and sticky. Therefore, it can be difficult to spread on bread, toast, or other foods, especially when slightly cold.
Have you ever had some crystallized honey and wondered what to do with it?
Well, we have a solution. Create a lovely, light, and airy condiment that is creamy, velvety, and oh-so-luscious.
Whipping pure crystallized honey spreads like a dream on toast, biscuits, waffles, drizzles elegantly over pancakes, and transforms your cup of tea into a liquid hug. That’s the magic of whipped honey.
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Once whipped, it transforms into a smooth texture with a delicious delicate flavor. If you can use local honey, it is the easiest way to make creamy honey with health benefits too.
We are lucky to have a local beekeeper close by and making this recipe is a great way to make sure we use it in new ways.
But here’s the best part. It’s not just about taste; it’s also about knowing exactly what goes into your honey. No hidden additives, preservatives, or unpronounceable ingredients. Just pure, natural, and utterly delicious goodness.
What Happens When You Whip Honey?
When whipping honey, essentially, you are incorporating air into it. This creates a lighter and creamier texture. Along with the texture, the taste is slightly altered as the sweetness level changes.
Why Whip Honey?
Whipping honey is easy and it transforms ordinary raw honey into a luxurious, creamy spread with a lighter texture and enhanced flavor. If you have large crystals or small crystals starting to form in your honey, now is the perfect time to whip. It’s amazing how doing this one thing has so many effects on honey. Here’s what happens when you whip honey.
Honey, in its natural form, is thick and sticky. When you whip honey, you incorporate air into it, causing it to become lighter and creamier. This transformation results in a soft, spreadable consistency that’s perfect for slathering on bread, toast, or other treats.
As you whip honey, it often becomes paler in color. The aeration process can make it appear lighter than its original amber or golden hue.
Whipping honey doesn’t just alter its texture; it also enhances its flavor. The increased surface area allows your taste buds to pick up on subtler notes and nuances in the honey’s taste profile. Some people describe whipped honey as having a more complex and pronounced honey flavor compared to its liquid counterpart.
This spread is incredibly versatile. It becomes an ideal sweetener for beverages like tea and coffee, and it’s excellent for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, sweet potatoes, asparagus, yogurt, or your favorite breads. You can also use it as a dip for fruits, a glaze for roasted vegetables, or an ingredient in various recipes, adding a touch of natural sweetness and a unique texture to your dishes.
In essence, whipping honey is like unlocking a whole new world of possibilities for your favorite sweetener. It not only changes its physical characteristics but also enhances its flavor profile, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you’re a honey enthusiast or simply looking to elevate your breakfast routine, whipped honey is a kitchen experiment that’s worth trying.
What is Creamed Honey?
A delicious spread. Creamed honey is often referred to as whipped honey, spun honey, and churned honey. If you have raw unfiltered honey, sometimes, it will crystalize rather quickly, and others won’t crystalize for years.
When making creamed honey, you should be using raw honey, not pasteurized regular honey you’d find in the grocery store. Look at the farmers market for local raw honey.
How is whipped honey made?
It is made by carefully controlling the crystallization process to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
This is where you can use that honey that is sitting in your cupboard that has crystalized.
How to Control the Crystallization
The key is promoting controlled crystallization. To do this, you’ll want to introduce some existing honey crystals into the liquid honey.
You can achieve this by adding a small amount (about 10-20%) of previously crystallized honey (whipped honey from a previous batch or some crystallized honey from the store) to the liquid honey as you whip it. This will act as a “seed” for crystallization.
However, you can turn the crystalized honey into creamed honey. Add 1 cup crystalized honey into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium speed. The texture will be better if you add a bit of liquid honey, up to 1 cup. Mix for 20 minutes.
You may need to let the mixture rest for 30 minutes and mix again if you have larger crystals.
Making Creamed Honey with Liquid Honey
If just want to make your raw honey more luxurious, whip it. However, it works much better if you have a little crystalized honey to add.
1 ½ Tablespoons Honey, Crystalized Honey
1 Cup Honey, Liquid Honey
Pour the honey into a mixing bowl. Begin whipping the honey at a low to medium speed using a hand held electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Whip for about 20 minutes. Turn off the mixer periodically scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
As you whip, you’ll notice the honey becoming lighter in color and gradually thickening.
Add Flavorings for Delicious Flavor Variations
When you whip honey at home, you have control over the ingredients. You can choose to keep it entirely natural or infuse it with different flavors.
Experiment with different honey varieties and even add flavors like vanilla extract, cinnamon, or citrus zest for unique whipped honey variations. Even herbs and lavender create unique flavors.
Adding cinnamon to the honey is one of my favorite ways to flavor it as it is so good on my morning toast.
How Long Does Whipped Honey Last?
While whipped honey doesn’t have an infinite shelf life, its lighter texture can help prevent crystallization, which can occur in traditional liquid honey over time. This spread may stay smooth and creamy for longer, making it a practical choice for long-term storage.
What is the Best Way to Store Homemade Creamed Honey?
Proper storage of homemade creamed honey is essential to maintain its quality, texture, and flavor over an extended period. Here’s the best way to store your homemade creamed honey.
Seal and Store Seal the jar tightly with its lid and store it at room temperature or in a cool, dry place. Keep it dry and out of sunlight. It is less likely to crystallize further when stored at a consistent temperature.
Temperature changes can also cause it to separate. You will notice the creamy white whipped honey rise to the top. If it does, you can mix it again.
Creamed honey should be stored at a consistent temperature, ideally between 57°F and 64°F (14°C to 18°C). Avoid exposing it to extreme temperature fluctuations, as this can affect the texture and cause crystallization.
If your home is warmer, you might find it best to store it in the refrigerator. The temperature remains consistent. Properly stored creamed honey can maintain its quality for an extended period, often several months to a year or more, depending on the honey’s initial quality and how well it’s stored.
Over time, it may gradually change in texture or crystallize further, but it should still be safe to consume. If crystallization occurs, you can gently warm the honey jar in a bowl of warm water to restore its creamy consistency.
Bonus Recipe: How to Homemade Whipped Honey Butter Recipe
Making your own homemade honey butter and this easy recipe only takes 10 minutes, yet the results are so deliciously luxurious. You’ll think you are eating at a find dining restaurant.
All you need is room temperature butter, honey, and salt. It’s just amazing stuff.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons honey (you can adjust this amount to taste)
A pinch of salt (optional, to enhance flavor)
Instructions:
Start by taking 1 stick of unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and allowing it to soften at room temperature. This should take approximately 30 minutes.
Once the butter is soft, place it in a mixing bowl or use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Whip the butter on low to medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy. This whipping process will make the butter easier to mix with the honey.
Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the whipped butter. Adjust the amount of honey to your desired sweetness. If you like it sweeter, you can add more honey, but start with 2 tablespoons and taste as you go.
If you want a touch of saltiness to enhance the flavor, add a pinch of salt. This is optional and can be adjusted to your preference.
Continue whipping the mixture on low to medium speed for another 1-2 minutes, or until the honey is fully incorporated, and the butter becomes even lighter in texture.
Taste the whipped honey butter and adjust the sweetness or saltiness if needed by adding more honey or salt in small increments. Whip briefly after each adjustment to ensure even distribution.
Transfer the to a clean, airtight container or shape it into a log using plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for a firmer texture.
Add ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to turn this into cinnamon honey butter.
Serve your homemade spread on freshly baked warm bread, biscuits, toast, pancakes, waffles, or as a delightful addition to your favorite dishes. It can also be used as a flavorful topping for vegetables, grilled meats, or baked goods.
Serve with this 2-ingredient cream biscuits, a scrumptious combination.
Enjoy the creamy and sweet goodness of this butter on your favorite foods! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for future use.
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Honey crystalized honey OR
- 1 Cup Honey raw liquid honey
Instructions
- Pour the honey into a mixing bowl.
- Begin whipping the honey at a low to medium speed using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Whip the honey for about 20 minutes. Turn off the mixer periodically scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- As you whip, you’ll notice the honey becoming lighter in color and gradually thickening.
