By now you all have probably figured out that Julie is the “healthy” one and I like treats. So whatever your style is you should be able to resonate with one or the other of us 
Well when we were at the Food Storage Fair in Ogden in April, our booth was set MUCH too close to the Cox Honeyland booth and it tortured me all day long. Every time there was a lull I would find myself sneaking back to their booth to “chat” (translation: hoping they would offer me another sample).
After the fair I was inspired to learn more about honey, to try the amazing honey granola recipe I picked up, and to start using it more in my cooking. Today I am going to share some honey info with you, and later on I will post the results of the recipe!
How much honey should I store
According to most food storage calculators it is recommended to store 60 pounds total of sugars/sweeteners per year per adult. Our calculator uses the common recommendation of just 3 pounds of honey per person. However, we both use honey in our basic bread recipes so we have chosen to store a little bit more than that. Some people feel that for health reasons they would rather store more honey than refined white sugar so obviously they would also up their honey storage amount. As you start using your food storage more and baking a lot from scratch you may find that you prefer to cook with honey and thus want to up your own storage amount as well.
What are the different types of honey*
Raw – Unheated honey that has been removed from the comb. It may contain bits of wax, insect parts and other small debris. Raw honey contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals that are not in white sugar.
Filtered – Raw honey that has been warmed slightly to make it easier to filter out small particles and impurities. Filtered honey is almost the same as raw, just a little cleaner. Most of the small amounts of nutrients remain.
Liquid – Honey that has been heated to higher temperatures to allow for easier filtering and to kill any microorganisms. Usually lighter in color, this form is milder in flavor, resists crystallization and is generally clearer than raw honey. Much of the trace amounts of vitamins are lost in this processing.
Crystallized or Spun – This honey has had some of its moisture content removed to make a creamy, spread. It is the most processed form of honey.
*Info found at food storage faq
How do I replace honey for sugar in a recipe?*
To bake with Honey:
Use pure raw honey for up to half of the sugar in the recipe
For each cup of honey used: reduce the liquid by 1/2 cup
Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees
To cook with honey:
For sauces, marinades, and salad dressings substitute pure honey for up to half the sugar in the recipe.
1 cup of sugar =1/3 to 1/2 cup honey. (If it is a stronger honey you would use 1/3 cup. If it is milder use 1/2 cup)
*Info found at Cox Honeyland website
What are some good food storage recipes using honey?
- Ezekiel Bread
- Honey Whole Wheat Bread
- Blender Wheat Pancakes
- Granola Bars
- Honey Granola – COMING SOON!
Where can I get honey in bulk?
- Emergency Essentials sells honey in a #10 can size for $32.95 which is about 9 pounds of honey.
- Honeyville Grain sells a 5-gallon bucket for $133.99 which is 60 pounds.
- Walton Feed has grade A honey in 45 lb buckets for $92.80.
- My best friends at Cox Honeyland sell pure raw honey in lots of different sizes. A 12 lb bucket is $35.20 and a 48 lb bucket is $131.80 for example.
Tell me more about Cox Honeyland
Besides having great quality honey, at reasonable prices (especially if you contact them about doing group orders) … Cox Honeyland also offers tons of fun and delicious honey products. They have flavored honeys in cute little bears (I bought the pomegranate flavor and it is divine) and creamed honeys which make great gifts. They even sell really yummy honey popcorn that I bought as well. Ok I am a honey addict I admit it. And the coolest thing is, if you go to their store in Logan, Utah, you can bring your own jars/containers and they will fill them with honey for you at a much cheaper price than buying it in the containers. How cool is that?
So if you are dreaming of honey now, I hope that helps a bit. Just wait until we post about the honey granola. YUMMY!!!!
Please Note: We have no affiliation or advertising relationship with Cox Honeyland besides Jodi being slightly obsessed with their honey.
