How to fix crystallized honey: Decrystallize in seconds with a microwave

Cody Godwin, USA TODAY
·2 min read

Honey is a versatile ingredient in any kitchen. It can be added to tea, drizzled over desserts, used in glazes, in a peanut butter and honey sandwich (a personal favorite!) or used to make a homemade fly trap. Plus, the delicious treat comes with many health benefits!

Honey doesn’t expire, but it does crystallize. However, don’t throw it out (it can be expensive!) because there is a simple fix that only requires your microwave.

A word of warning before you go diving into the honeypot, people with diabetes should be cautious about their honey consumption due to its sugar content. In addition, the CDC advises against giving honey to children under the age of one.

Watch this video to see how you can decrystallize honey in your microwave.

How to decrystallize honey

If your honey is in a plastic container, put the honey into a microwave-safe bowl to avoid warping or burning the container. Glass jars can be put directly in the microwave, just make sure to remove the metal lid.

To decrystallize honey:

  1. Lower the power settings on your microwave.

  2. Microwave it for about 30 seconds.

  3. Stir it and break up any remaining large crystals.

  4. You can use it as is or microwave it for another 10-15 seconds.

If you’re looking for an alternative use for crystallized honey, make whipped honey!

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to decrystallize honey: Use this simple hack