Quick Way to Remove Crystals From Honey

Ever wondered why there are crystals in your honey? Crystals form due to the natural sugars in your honey. The glucose and fructose bind together, forming crystals. It is definitely safe to eat. Crystallization does not mean you can no longer use your honey.

Next time you see crystals in your honey, do not throw it out! It is completely normal. It just means you have raw honey, which is absolutely the best.

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You can easily remove the crystals by melting them. OnePotChefShow will teach you the quick way to remove crystals from honey. You can either melt them using hot water or pop them in the microwave. Both methods are quick and easy!

Here are some recipes you can make with honey: Perfect Honey Butter Old Bay Salmon, Easy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe, Easy 5-Minute Hot Honey Recipe

What You Need to Decrystallize Honey

• bowl
• hot water (you don’t need boiling water, just hot water from the tap will do)

How to Decrystallize Raw Honey

Step 1:

Place the lid on. Make sure it is nice and tight.

Step 2:

Place the jar in a large bowl and pour hot water.

Step 3:

Allow the honey to stand in hot water for about 5 to 10 minutes. After that, the honey will be nice and liquid again.

How to Decrystallize Raw Honey Using Microwave

If you want a quicker alternative, you can melt the crystals using the microwave. Check the container first, if it’s microwave-safe. If it is, place the jar in the microwave without the lid for about 10 seconds. After that, give it a quick stir. If there are still crystals, place the jar back in the microwave without the lid for another 10 seconds or until all the crystals have dissolved.

Quick Way to Remove Crystals From Honey