Page 345 - A Literary Holiday Cookbook

Infused Honey

Makes 6 ounces honey

More than just a sweetener, honey adds complexity to everything, from cocktails to glazes
for poultry or fish. It also makes a wonderful condiment for bread or drizzling over cheese.
Increase your honey’s versatility by infusing it with fun flavors like lavender, cinnamon, and
even bourbon! More uses are included in the instructions below.

INGREDIENTS

6 ounces honey

Special Tools

1 (8-oz.) mason jar and lid, sterilized

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For Bourbon Honey: Stir 2 tablespoons bourbon into honey until

well combined. Pour into mason jar and seal.
• Uses: Baking, bread and cheese condiment, cocktails, poultry

glaze

2 For Garlic and Herb Honey: To the mason jar add 1 large sprig

fresh rosemary, 1 large sprig fresh thyme, and 3 cloves peeled

garlic. Pour honey into jar. Make sure contents are completely
submerged and tap jar lightly on the counter to dispel air bubbles.

Seal tightly. Let sit for 1 week, periodically turning over the jar. Taste
with a clean spoon after 1 week. If desired flavor level has been

reached, remove and discard add-ins. If not, continue to taste every

2 to 3 days.
• Uses: Bread and cheese condiment, fish and poultry glaze,

roasted vegetable glaze