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Crystallized Honey to Creamed Honey Process

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#1 ·
I have about 5 gallons of crystallized honey from last year that I am trying to find a use for. I also have a good amount of non-crystallized honey from this year that I would like to try making creamed honey with.
Can I use some of the crystallized honey as starter for creamed honey in the most recent harvested liquid honey, or will that just ruin the liquid honey?

If not; what do I do with all this crystallized honey!?! Right now it makes for an excellent bucket sized paperweight.
 
#2 ·
I would sample the crystallized honey to see how smooth it feels on the tongue. If it is rough like salt instead of creamy I would not use it as seed as you will get the same rough texture.

You could melt it in a dbl boiler if it is too coarse. Look up the Dyce method for creamed honey for a detailed explanation.

Alex
 
#5 ·
The Dyce method works well, use good seed honey. Any crystalized honey can be liquefied for a good long time by heating it to 150, holding there for 15 minutes, then cooling it quickly. I've turned undesirable creamed honey liquid this way and it remains liquid.
 
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