Is honey a good alternative sweetener? Though honey is essentially sugar, it is a much more complex sweetener than table sugar. Table sugar is made up of glucose and fructose, while honey is comprised of a wide variety of different natural sugars, as well as trace minerals and vitamins picked up by the bees. It is also much sweeter, so you don’t have to use as much of it: in recipes, substitute half the amount of honey for the sugar.


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How do you measure honey? It can be hard to neatly measure out honey. To keep the honey from sticking to the measuring spoon or cup, try these tricks. Before using, run the measuring utensil under very hot water or spray it with cooking spray.


How do you store honey? Keep it at room temperature, either on your countertop or in the pantry. Cold temperatures (such as placing honey in the fridge) cause it to crystallize. If your honey crystallizes, simply place the bottle in warm water and stir the honey until the crystals dissolve.


Why shouldn’t you feed honey to babies? The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents not to give honey in any form to babies under 12 months - whether it be on a spoon, in a drink, or even baked into bread. Honey may contain spores which can lead to botulism poisoning, a condition which almost exclusively affects infants.


Do flowers affect honey’s flavor? Flower type makes a huge difference. In fact, there are over 300 different types of honey in the US, due to different floral types. Explore your favorite honey flavors: lighter honeys tend to have a milder taste, while darker honeys are more robust.


Honey is a great source of natural sugars. Try these sweet and savory recipes to make the most of this kitchen staple.


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