Liquid vs Creamed Honey
Q: What makes creamed honey different from liquid honey?
A: The answer is crystallization.
Rather than trying to prevent honey from crystallizing, creamed honey uses a controlled crystallization process to create incredibly fine crystals throughout the honey. The result is a smooth, creamy texture that's easy to spread and enjoy.
Raw, liquid honey: Just the Way the Bees Made It
Liquid honey is honey in its most natural form and most commonly found on store shelves. Our liquid honey is produced by our own bees, carefully extracted, lightly strained to remove natural debris, and bottled right here at our family apiary in Royal City, Washington.
And yes, raw honey will naturally crystallize over time! That is a sign that the honey is pure, real and unadulterated. When it crystallizes can vary depending on the honey's floral source and storage conditions.
Creamed Honey: Same Honey, Different Texture, Fun Flavors.
Creamed honey starts with our liquid honey… The difference is what happens next.
How We Make Our Creamed Honey
Making great creamed honey isn't as simple as whipping honey until it's fluffy. The texture comes from carefully controlling how the honey crystallizes.
1. We Start With Our Honey
Our creamed honey begins with honey produced by our own bees. We almost always use our canola-sourced honey as the base because its natural characteristics make it especially well suited for creating the fine, creamy crystals we're looking for.
2. We Add a Fine Crystal "Seed"
To encourage the honey to crystallize evenly, we introduce a small amount of finely crystallized honey, often called a seed.
Think of these tiny crystals as a template. They give the honey a starting point and encourage new crystals to form around them rather than allowing larger crystals to develop on their own.
3. We Carefully Control the Crystallization
The honey and seed are thoroughly mixed and held under controlled conditions while the crystallization process takes place.
Temperature plays an important role here. We want the honey to crystallize slowly and evenly, allowing those tiny crystals to develop throughout the jar.
4. The Result Is Smooth, Creamy Honey
As the honey crystallizes, those fine crystals create the texture creamed honey is known for. Instead of the coarse or gritty crystals that can sometimes develop when honey crystallizes naturally, properly creamed honey has a smooth, velvety consistency that stays easy to spread.
That's the beauty of creamed honey: we're not changing what honey is. We're simply giving it a texture that's a little different from the liquid honey you might be used to.
Why We LOVE Creamed Honey
For us, it comes down to texture.
The flavor profile of creamed honey is similar to regular honey, but some say it tastes milder than the non-crystallized honey!
Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Creamed Honey...
🍽️ Spread It
This is the obvious one—and for good reason.
Spread creamed honey on toast, biscuits, English muffins, pancakes, waffles, or a warm piece of sourdough. It's especially delicious with a little butter.
🥞 Add It to Breakfast
Spoon it over oatmeal, yogurt, granola, or fresh fruit for an easy touch of natural sweetness.
Our raspberry and lemon creamed honeys are especially good with yogurt and fruit when you want a little extra flavor.
🧀 Pair It With a Snack
Creamed honey makes a beautiful addition to a cheese board, especially alongside sharp cheeses, crackers, and fresh fruit.
Try our cinnamon creamed honey with apples or a warm slice of bread for a simple, cozy combination.
👩🍳 Bake With It
Creamed honey can be used in many of the same ways as liquid honey. Use it in baked goods, sauces, dressings, marinades, or anywhere you'd normally reach for honey.
Just keep in mind that because creamed honey is thicker, it may need a little extra mixing when incorporated into certain recipes.
🥄 Eat It by the Spoonful
We're not ones to judge.
Sometimes the best way to enjoy good honey is straight from the jar.
So... Which One Is Right For You?
Honestly? There's no wrong answer.
If you love honey in its natural liquid form and want something easy to drizzle into tea, over fruit, or onto your favorite breakfast, our raw honey is a great choice.
If you prefer something smooth, thick, and spreadable, creamed honey offers a completely different way to enjoy the same incredible ingredient!
And if you're looking for something a little more adventurous, our flavored creamed honeys (lemon, raspberry, and cinnamon) add another layer of flavor while keeping honey at the center of the experience.
SAME HONEY, DIFFERENT TEXTURE.
Made with care from our hives to your home.
Our recommendation? One of each. 😋
