Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Or, remove the cover and place the jar in a microwave oven. Set the microwave on
medium for one or two minutes and see how much becomes liquid. Repeat, with two to
three minute intervals between, until complete. Do not overheat.
Honey should not be overheated. Water-bath temperatures must not exceed 100°F
(38°C). Extreme care should be taken when heating any glass bottle to avoid cracking
the glass. Heating to temperatures over 120°F (49°C) can lead to this.
Cooking with Honey
To measure honey without hassle, dip your spoons or cups in a little oil so the honey
simply slips out. Warming these utensils helps, too.
Honey turns brown and burns easily when cooked, and special care should be used
when baking or heating honey in any way. If possible, reduce oven temperature a bit to
lessen the risk of overheating.
Dark honey varieties are more sensitive to overheating than lighter varieties, primar-
ily because of the greater amount of minerals, vitamins, and proteins present.
Recipes with Honey and Your Garden Harvest
The recipes that follow include your harvested honey as well as contributions from your
garden or orchard. The bees pollinate, Mother Nature grows, you combine the final
products, and your family and friends enjoy. The perfect culmination of bees working
in your garden!
MEATS
Salsa Salmon Fillets
¼ large salmon fillets
