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Honey crystallises over time due to the natural sugars it contains. Glucose and fructose in honey will eventually bind together to form crystals which will make your honey harder.<\/p>\n
Honey will crystallise at different rates depending on the blend. Those with a higher glucose content, such as wildflower honey, will crystallise more quickly.<\/p>\n
Honey with a higher fructose content like acacia honey will take longer to crystallise.<\/p>\n
Honey will also crystallise at a different rate depending on the harvest.<\/p>\n
Storing honey correctly can ensure it crystallises more slowly. In fact, Mhairi Gibb, a taste expert at Rowse Honey has shared her honey storage hacks to stop your favourite sweet treat from crystallising.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Mhairi said: \u201cClear honey is a pure and natural product, which means crystallisation naturally occurs during its shelf life.<\/p>\n
“Most people prefer liquid honey’s smooth, crystal-free texture, so here are a few of my hacks to keep it fresher for longer.”<\/p>\n
Honey needs to be kept in an ambient, dry place to slow the process of crystallisation. It’s also best to make sure the bottle or jar is tightly sealed.<\/p>\n
If you open the cupboard to find a crystallised jar of honey, don’t worry, you can warm it up to get it back to its original consistency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The honey can be gently warmed up by placing it in warm water. While it may be tempting to apply direct heat, this may impact the taste of the honey.<\/p>\n
Placing it in the microwave, for example, can affect its natural taste, so don’t be tempted.<\/p>\n
Moisture such as water can speed up crystallisation so it’s important to make sure clean and dry utensils are used when dipping into the honey jar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If your honey is beginning to crystallise, gently stir it to break up the crystals.<\/p>\n
While this won’t prevent crystallisation entirely, it will slightly slow down the process.<\/p>\n
Crystallised honey is still flavourful and safe to eat and can be used to spread on toast and crumpets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n