Thursday, March 28, 2013

Herbal Honey


Herbal Honey

Kelli Armes, Herbalist (Maw-Maw Kelli)



Supplies
Honey (any kind you like, I like raw wildflower honey)
Herb, fruit, flowers, etc.
Clean dry jar with lid

Directions:
Fill the jar with freshly chopped herb(s) (or other material) and cover with honey (make sure all material is covered).  Label.
Let steep (out of the sunlight) for several weeks or until desired taste (4-6 weeks). I flip over the jar every so often to make sure the material stays covered.
Strain the material off the honey (use cheesecloth), and then label and put into a clean dry labeled jar.


Uses:
Add to teas and infusions.
Add to whiskey for sore throats.
Add to vinegar for throat rinse.
Eat for sweet snack.

A few that I have made (not a complete list)
Lavender
Peppermint
Lemon Balm
Ginger
Catnip

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