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Make Your Own Creamed Honey at Home

November 29, 2021 by Autumn 22 Comments

Did you know it’s not difficult to make your own creamed honey at home? While it seems like a unique and special product, the process of turning liquid honey into a creamed honey is very simple. And in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to make homemade creamed honey in just 5 minutes!

And better yet, I’ll show you how to make created honey without a seed starter!

 

The Difference Between Normal Honey and Creamed Honey

If you’ve never heard of or tasted creamed honey, let me walk you through the differences between liquid honey vs creamed.

  1. Creamed honey is white, instead of golden.
  2. Unlike liquid honey, creamed honey is thick and gooey.
  3. While liquid honey drips off of sandwiches and toast, creamed honey sticks to bread in a unique way.
  4. When it crystalizes, creamed honey forms tiny crystals while liquid honey forms large, chunky particles.
  5. Unlike liquid honey, creamed honey remains softer and spreadable.

creamed honey being drizzled into a jar with a spoon

 

How Is Creamed Honey Made?

There are two ways to make creamed honey. Most apiaries keep “honey seed” on hand. Beekeepers add fine honey crystals to jars and pails of honey, then let them sit in the perfect temperature range. As the honey crystalizes, it takes on the fine crystal form of the “seed.” And in this way, beekeepers can make creamed honey in mass.

And you can do this too, if you like.

But there’s a faster way!

If you have an electric kitchen blender, you can literally whip up creamed honey in a matter of minutes! Let me show you how to make your own creamed honey at home.

 

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need

If your kitchen is equipped with basic tools, you probably have the equipment you need to make your own creamed honey at home. Here’s a quick list of the total ingredients and tools you’ll need.

  1. Raw honey, 24 oz or 68 gm
  2. Electric kitchen mixer with whisks
  3. A spatula
  4. Glass jar or container for storing creamed honey

 

Watch the Tutorial!

 

How to Make Your Own Creamed Honey

Creamed honey is so delicious, I can’t seem to keep my honey jars full! Perhaps my man’s sweet tooth has something to do with this? πŸ˜‰

Once you see how easy it is to create and after you’ve spread your morning toast with this velvet-like substance, you’ll understand why people love creamed honey so much!

And it’s all natural.

 

Step 1: Measure Liquid Honey Into a Kitchen Mixer

The first step in creaming your honey is to measure it into an electric mixer. Personally, I use a Bosch in my kitchen, but a Kitchen Aid or even a hand held mixer will work.

Just make sure you set the dough hook aside and use wire whisks for the job!

When it comes to measuring in your honey, I recommend starting with approximately 2 C of liquid honey. And you don’t have to be exact in your measurements. You can approximate.

raw liquid honey being poured from a jar into a kitchen mixer

 

Step 2: Whip the Raw Honey for 5 Minutes

After adding honey to your mixer, turn it on to medium speed. Let the wire whisk/s whip the honey. As you watch, you’ll see the golden color change to a soft, creamy white.

But don’t stop when the color changes! Keep whipping it for about 5 minutes to ensure it’s well creamed and broken up so that when your honey crystalizes, it forms tiny crystals.

creamed honey being poured into a small jar

 

Step 3: Jar While Still Warm

Once 5 minutes have passed, I recommend jarring your honey immediately, while it’s still slightly warm from the friction of the whisks.

And here’s why: creamed honey is thicker than liquid honey and as it returns to room temperature, it will cling to your mixing bowl. Dealing with it immediately means there’s less mess and less honey left behind!

I like to keep mine in an antique pint or 500 ml jar with a wide mouth, but you can use whatever you prefer.

Note: you’ll notice in this photo that your creamed honey will be quite white after being whipped. But let it sit for about 24 hours and it will take on a golden undertone.

Two jars of creamed honey being lidded with clear glass lids

The only caution I would extend is to avoid putting it in a squeezable bottle. Remember, this stuff is thick and you’ll want a container you can dip into with a butter knife!

 

Step 4: Lid and Store Your Creamed Honey

Be sure to cover your creamed honey with a lid. If I’m making a small batch, I like to use a wide mouth glass lid that I set on the surface of my mason jar. Metal canning bands tend to get sticky and so, I avoid using them on my honey jar.

Creamed honey should be stored in the same manner you store liquid honey. You can leave it out at room temperature, place it in your pantry or keep it in a cold room.

 

I should also mention that about 24 hours after you’ve creamed your honey, you’ll find a white foam on the surface of your jar. This is what I call “honey foam” and it tastes amazing! I usually skim it off before putting my creamed honey into storage, simply because I love eating it fresh off a spoon.

And because I don’t want to share it with anyone else. πŸ˜‰

 

Q & A About Creamed Honey

While learning how to make your own creamed honey at home is very simple, people do have questions! I’ve received several over the years and here are some of the basics you might be wondering about.

 

Does Creamed Honey Contain Cream?

If you’ve taken time to thoroughly read this tutorial, you already know the answer to this one! No, creamed honey doesn’t have any additives. It’s just plain honey in a whipped form.

 

Is Creamed Honey Still Raw Honey?

Yes, creamed honey is still raw and while the friction of the electric mixer might raise the temperature a tiny bit, it isn’t anything significant. I always recommend making creamed honey with the raw product.

Two jars of creamed honey sitting on a blue and white tea towel

 

 

Can I Make Creamed Honey from Crystalized Honey?

You can make creamed honey from liquid honey that has crystalized. But it takes longer to whip up in the mixer. Allow for about 20-25 minutes of mixing when working with crystalized honey.

 

How Long Will Creamed Honey Last?

Creamed honey is still raw honey in it’s natural form. As far as I know, it will also keep indefinitely. But you want to know something? If you love it as much as we do, you’ll have a hard time keeping it around! A year is the longest we’ve been able to keep a jar of it on the shelf.

 

What to Do If Creamed Honey Separates

As creamed honey sits in jars, you may notice a bit of separation in the bottom of your jar. If this occurs, there are a few ways to remedy the situation!

  1. Make sure you are using a raw, unpasteurized and pure honey (not just honey from the grocery store shelf).
  2. You can remove honey from the jar and whip it once again to incorporate the liquid.
  3. Ignore the problem, because it really doesn’t affect anything!

Learn how to make whipped honey and create your own creamed honey product!

 

That’s How You Make Your Own Creamed Honey

It’s really that simple, folks. Creamed honey is a special treat that we like to keep on hand during the winter months. There’s something so luxurious about it. And it only takes a few minutes to whip out (pun intended!).

So go ahead and give it a try! Feel free to leave any questions or comments you might have below.

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  1. Gina says

    October 25, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    I’m wondering what a honey seed is? If I have a jar of creamed honey that I’ve gotten locally can I take some and add it to liquid honey, and it will turn creamed if left? Like a starter

    Reply
    • Autumn says

      October 26, 2022 at 2:24 am

      I’ve heard that you can, but I’ve never tried it personally!

      Reply
  2. Amelia says

    March 22, 2022 at 1:32 am

    Just a note before too many kitchen mixers are burnt out… I’m a commercial beekeeper and make and sell creamed honey. Readers should be aware that honey is a very dense substance, and using kitchen equipment to mix even a small amount will burn out most mixers. A high powered drill with mixer bit is best.

    Also I think Tami’s comment about aeration and shelf life is not about the honey going “off”, but rather the creamed honey reverting back to its non-creamed form. This is true, if you rely on whipping rather than crystallisation to make creamed honey.

    Just my two bobs’ worth! Otherwise great article πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Autumn says

      March 22, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Hi Amelia!
      Thanks for sharing your experience! I’ve never had issues with motors burning out when making creamed honey, either on my Bosch or even my cheap, handheld mixer.

      But I’m definitely not commercial! I make it in small batches every year for household use only.

      Also, I never had issues with whipped honey reverting back to its full liquid state. But once again, I only make it for us and we do generally use it up in 8-12 month’s time.

      Thanks for sharing,
      Autumn

      Reply
  3. Irene says

    December 1, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    I love creamed honey, I hardly ever buy liquid honey. Thanks for sharing how to cream it, I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Autumn says

      December 2, 2021 at 8:59 am

      So happy to share the knowledge! Good luck, Irene!

      Reply
  4. Karen Erickson says

    October 28, 2021 at 8:13 am

    Can you flavor it? I had some lemon creamed honey from an apple orchard. Unfortunately, they were out when I went to get some last weekend. What other flavors would you suggest? I also like lavender.

    Reply
    • Autumn says

      October 28, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      I know people who add quality essential oils to their honey for unique flavors, but I’ve never personally done this before. I guess I just like plain honey! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Brenda says

    January 5, 2021 at 7:20 am

    Thank you for sharing recipe. It’s awesome!!

    Reply
  6. G.Roote says

    May 5, 2020 at 8:18 am

    I put creamed honey in my coffee every morning.
    The honey has fewer cane sugar carbs and it helps
    Me with my diabetics.

    Reply
    • G.Edward Roote says

      September 26, 2021 at 9:52 am

      I’m adding on to my own comment.
      to get the best results you should use local honey.

      Reply
  7. Danni says

    October 1, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    Hello πŸ™‚ I tried your recipe and it is delicious. However I’m noticing it seems to be separating into 3 layers. The foam on top, creamed honey in the middle and regular looking honey on the bottom.i have it in a jar on the counter. Was I supposed to refrigerate it? If you could offer me any advice I’d sure appreciate it.

    Reply
    • Autumn says

      October 22, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Hey Danni! I’m not sure what to tell you. I’ve never had it separate before! I wonder if you’re working with raw honey?

      Reply
  8. AnnieLouie says

    August 7, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    I’ve always bought the creamed honey at the grocery store…now I can make my own!! Thank you for the great idea!!

    Reply
  9. Tami says

    April 16, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Incorporating oxygen into the honey by whipping will significantly shorten the shelf life.

    Reply
    • the autumn rose says

      April 16, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      Tami, I have never heard this before. Where I live in Western Canada, creamed honey is as common as liquid honey, both on the grocery store shelves and from local bee keepers. If left unpasteurized, both liquid and creamed honey will eventually crystallize. If your above statement is true, I would dearly love to know where you found this information! I have never heard this before and if its true, would like to edit and include it in the blog post.

      Reply
      • Teri Sullivan says

        January 3, 2021 at 10:38 pm

        Honey will not go bad. Bacteria cannot grow in honey. If the raw honey crystalizes, just place it in warm water and it will return to the liquid state. Don’t really know what she meant by shelf life since honey doesn’t spoil. Creamed honey is just crystalized honey. (smaller crystals).

        Reply
    • Jen says

      May 19, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Honey is the ONLY food product that will NEVER go bad, spoil, or has a “shelf-life”. This is a scientific fact!

      Reply
    • William says

      February 16, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      No, honey lasts forever if not consumed.

      Reply
  10. Michele says

    April 3, 2017 at 6:05 am

    Just tried this. The honey seems to have a milder taste after creaming.

    Reply
    • the autumn rose says

      April 3, 2017 at 8:49 am

      Interesting observation Michele! I had not noticed this. Now I’ll have to go do some taste comparisons!

      Reply

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