How is creamed honey made?

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(the thick variety of honey)

Answer 1

d**k Allen

  

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Not sure exactly what you were looking for with your question but if it was directions, this is from the creamed honey kit Dadant sells.

1. Start with about 10 pounds (3/4 gallon) of honey

2. Add 1 lb. starter. You can purchase a 1 lb. container of creamed honey at the store for your first starter. (DadantÂ’s kit contains a baggy of dextrose for the first batch)

3. Honey should be no warmer than 75 F and not below 59 F.

4. Using a 3/8 inch drill and the stirring attachment thoroughly blend the ‘starter’ at a slow constant speed which may take 10 to 15 minutes.

5. After blending, fill containers about 3/8 inch from the top and put the lids on.

6. Place the filled containers in your refrigerator. Optimum temperature is 55 F, but for practical purposes at home the temperature should not exceed 59 F or go below 50 F. (My refrigerator is at about 40 F and works ok)

7. Keep these containers for 5 to 7 days in your refrigerator at close to 55 F.

8. Your creamed honey does not need to be refrigerated any longer, but may revert to a liquid if held at 90 F or above for an extended period of time.

Now you can use your own creamed honey as starter for the next batch.

As you can see the ratio is 10:1. The kit dadant sells contains a bucket with gate valve, stirring device for a heavy duty 3/8 inch drill, 1 lb. dextrose, 25 plastic containers and lids that hold 1 lb. of creamed honey each, 25 “creamed honey” labels for the lids, 3 vials (1/8 oz each) of different flavorings.

The kit is handy for first time makers. It sells for about $60. I suppose that it can be blended in a food processor though, couldnÂ’t it?

hope this helps.              good luck and enjoy.

Answer 2

I read recently that the honey is first crystallised into a sugary state and then whipped until it becomes creamed honey.

Answer 3

I'd say the same way they make a maple whip.  Cook it down to a thicker state, and then whip it in a mixer to get air into it.