How to Liquify Honey

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Use a microwave cautiously when liquefying honey.. Transfer your honey from any plastic containers into a glass jar by spoon.. Start microwaving honey in 30 second increments on the defrost setting.

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Use a microwave cautiously when liquefying honey.

Step 1

Use a microwave cautiously when liquefying honey.

2

Transfer your honey from any plastic containers into a glass jar by spoon.

Step 2

Transfer your honey from any plastic containers into a glass jar by spoon.

3

Start microwaving honey in 30 second increments on the defrost setting.

Step 3

Start microwaving honey in 30 second increments on the defrost setting.

4

Check for liquefaction of the honey after 30 seconds, particularly near the surf

Step 4

Check for liquefaction of the honey after 30 seconds, particularly near the surface of the jar.

5

Microwave for additional increments of 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after each mic

Step 5

Microwave for additional increments of 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after each microwaving session.

6

Liquefy honey in a water bath if you're particular about preserving natural enzy

Step 6

Liquefy honey in a water bath if you're particular about preserving natural enzymes.

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Transfer your honey into a glass jar if necessary.

Step 7

Transfer your honey into a glass jar if necessary.

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Fill a large saucepan with water and gently heat it up to about 95°F (35ºC).

Step 8

Fill a large saucepan with water and gently heat it up to about 95°F (35ºC).

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Submerge the crystallized honey in the warm water.

Step 9

Submerge the crystallized honey in the warm water.

10

Stir the honey periodically to speed up the liquefaction.

Step 10

Stir the honey periodically to speed up the liquefaction.

11

Remove honey from the water bath when it has fully liquefied.

Step 11

Remove honey from the water bath when it has fully liquefied.

12

Stir the honey crystals to produce friction.

Step 12

Stir the honey crystals to produce friction.

13

Filter raw honey through a microfilter to retain small particles that speed up c

Step 13

Filter raw honey through a microfilter to retain small particles that speed up crystallization.

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Avoid storing honey in cold cupboards or in refrigerators in order to keep it li

Step 14

Avoid storing honey in cold cupboards or in refrigerators in order to keep it liquefied longer.

15

Apply gentle heat to head off further crystallization if you see sugar crystals

Step 15

Apply gentle heat to head off further crystallization if you see sugar crystals forming.

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