HappyGrace Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have about 2 mason jars worth of honey (but stored in a big plastic jug) that have gone sugary. I'd like to melt it all down to be clear again before putting it in mason jars, but how long will it stay before going back to sugary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Around here it only lasts until the honey gets cold again. Maybe 20 minutes in winter. :D P.S. Don't microwave it in the plastic. The plastic will melt before the honey is decrystalized. Ask me how I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hmm...so maybe I should just put it in the mason jars and use it for baking only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueinNC Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have about 2 mason jars worth of honey (but stored in a big plastic jug) that have gone sugary. I'd like to melt it all down to be clear again before putting it in mason jars, but how long will it stay before going back to sugary? We have bee hives and harvest honey. We always use glass jars to store honey. To preserve the health benefits of the honey, transfer your honey to mason jars (or a double boiler pot). Put the jars in hot water (not boiling, low heat). Let them sit in the hot water until the honey liquifies. Too high of heat or using the microwave destroys the beneficial nutrients. Don't store the honey in the fridge and it will last several months before going sugary again. ETA: Is the honey in its natural state or store bought honey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 It is raw local honey. We buy it in huge quantities in a plastic container and then put it in glass jars but there was a bit left in the bottom of the plastic this time that went sugary. Thank you for the info-so glad to know it won't get sugary again right away! And that it will get clear again w/out having to heat it so hot that it pasteurizes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herkey6 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 WHat!! Why?? I LOVE crystallized honey!! I buy it in large amounts so that I can have it crystallized! :001_smile: It is soooo good mixed with plain yogurt, spread on toast...or if I want something sweet...just by the spoonful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I just did exactly this a month or 6 weeks ago. A large plastic bucket that had 2 jars full left in the bottom. I put the bucket in the sink, then filled the sink with hot water from the tap. I had to renew the water every 30mins or so, in about 1.5hrs it was melted enough to transfer to glass jars. They are still liquid, so I'm happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Now I put it in the (large glass) jar in crystalized form but I still have a little honey left that is clear, so when that is done, I will heat this batch up as recommended and be ready to roll! I am SO happy that it will stay un-sugared for awhile!! Thanks, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Boil a pan of water then take it off the heat and set the jars in it. Do not boil the honey itself, that will just make it crystalize faster later. But once the water cools, the honey should be back to normal. A bee keeper friend taught me this and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miselainia Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 After I liquefy the honey through the double boiler method (keeping the boil to a minimum), my honey will usually last through 3 cups of my quart jar before it starts to crystallize again. I just keep it in my pantry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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