How to Make Creamed Honey

Creamed honey—also called whipped honey, spun honey, or honey butter—is smooth, spreadable, and absolutely delicious. Best of all, it's incredibly easy to make at home with just two ingredients.

What is Creamed Honey?

Creamed honey is simply crystallized honey with controlled, ultra-fine crystals. Unlike naturally crystallized honey (which can be gritty), creamed honey has a smooth, butter-like texture that spreads easily and never drips.

The Science Behind It

All honey eventually crystallizes—it's a natural process as glucose separates from water. The size of crystals depends on:

• Temperature: Cooler = faster crystallization
• Seed crystals: Small crystals promote more small crystals
• Glucose ratio: Higher glucose = faster crystallization
• Stirring: Agitation creates more, smaller crystals

By adding already-creamed honey (seed) to liquid honey and controlling temperature, you create millions of tiny crystals that result in smooth, creamy texture.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Start with Quality Honey

Use raw, unfiltered honey for best results. Ultra-filtered commercial honey may not crystallize properly.

2. Get Good Seed

Your seed determines your final texture. Buy high-quality creamed honey or save some from your previous batch. The finer the crystals in your seed, the smoother your result.

3. Temperature is Critical

Honey must be warm enough to mix thoroughly but cool enough for crystallization to begin. The ideal range is 64-68°F (18-20°C).

4. Mix Thoroughly

Incorporate seed completely—any unmixed areas may crystallize with larger crystals.

5. Control Storage Temperature

Store at 57°F (14°C) during the setting period. Too warm = slow crystallization and larger crystals. Too cold = crystallization happens too fast.

Troubleshooting

Grainy Texture

• Seed crystals were too large
• Temperature was too cold during setting
• Honey cooled too quickly

Fix: Re-liquefy and try again with better seed.

Won't Set

• Storage temperature too warm
• Not enough seed added
• Honey has very low glucose content

Separated Liquid

• Stored at too high temperature after setting

Flavored Creamed Honey

Add flavorings after mixing in seed:

• Cinnamon (1/4 tsp per lb)
• Vanilla extract (1/4 tsp per lb)
• Freeze-dried fruit powder
• Espresso powder
• Lavender

Selling Creamed Honey

Creamed honey commands premium prices at farmers markets. It doesn't drip, is easy to spread, and looks beautiful in jars. Many customers prefer it to liquid honey once they try it.