You Should Whip up Some Honey
Honey is a fantastic sweetener option that has its own unique flavor, but while honey is versatile, it can be tricky to work with, especially if you’re trying to use it as a spread. One way to change the texture of honey is to whisk it, which turns it into a light, fluffy mixture that can be used in a variety of ways, from spreading it on toast or pancakes, or drizzling it over baked goods, to mixing it with yogurt.
Whipped honey should not be confused with creamed honey, which looks similar. As Browning’s Honey explains , whipped honey is made by introducing air through mechanical means, such as a stand mixer, while creamed honey is made by controlling the crystallization process to create very fine crystals. As a result, whipped honey is lighter than creamed honey and has a milder flavor. It also doesn’t store as well and is more susceptible to changes in temperature or humidity. However, whipped honey retains its texture quite well and can be stored for a while either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It’s also easy to make and a good option if you want a texture similar to creamy honey.
Some of the uses for whipped honey include spreading on toast, mixing with yogurt, drizzling over fresh fruit, using as a sweetener for tea, or adding as a finishing to cakes or baked goods. The benefit of whipped honey is that it is easier to spread than regular honey and has a lighter, airier flavor.
How to make whipped honey
1. Pour one cup of honey into a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, adding spices as desired, such as vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger or cocoa.
2. Beat the honey on medium speed for 15-20 minutes until the mixture is creamy and opaque. (Blending longer will result in a slightly creamier texture.)
3. Once the mixture reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the mixer and pour into a clean jar. Whipped honey can be stored either in the refrigerator, where it will harden, or at room temperature, where it should retain its creamy texture.