How To Dehydrate Honey Using A Food Dehydrator

Requirements

Honey

Dehydrator (you can choose one from our reviews)

Parchment paper or fruit roll-up sheets

Spatula

Blender or grinder

Air-tight container(s)

Procedure

1. Spread out honey on parchment paper

You can also use the fruit roll up sheets or fruit puree sheet that are designed specifically for the dehydrators. Parchment paper doesn’t get destroyed by the heat produced by the dehydrators.

Spread your honey out in an even, thin layer to allow moisture escape easily. The layer should be 1/8-inch thick on your parchment paper.You can also sprinkle ground cinnamon or ginger over your layer for added flavor if you wish.

2. Heating it at about 120 degrees.

Once you’ve spread your honey perfectly, place the tray of honey carefully in the dehydrator. Then set the dehydrator at 120 degrees. Keep an eye on the honey and once it hardens and starts to break apart, stop the dehydrator.

Here, you must be keen because it is a very crucial step. If left for too long, the honey will burn and if taken out so early, it will still contain some moisture hence a sticky end product.

This particular step takes about 24 hours.

3. Cool the honey off in a dry environment

From the dehydrator, place the honey in a suitable environment to allow it cool. Don’t store your honey in a humid area for additional moisture might find its way into the honey and spoil the procedure.

4. Grind it up, preferably with a blender

After it has fully cooled down, use the spatula to carefully remove the honey from the trays. Then put the dehydrated pieces into the blender. Grind it into sugar – like substance. Actually, just grind the honey according to your liking. It can be in a powder form or small crystals.Take note that if you wait for too long for your honey to cool down before grinding it, then you might not get the desired results. The faster you do this, the better.

5. Store in a tightly-sealed container

To maintain its powder state, store your honey in an air-tight container and keep it in a cool, dry place. Humid conditions will reverse your gains.

Studies also indicate that storing honey at higher temperatures (35 degrees and above) results in its liquefaction which is a seriously non-desirable state.

6. Using the dehydrated honey

Once ready, your dehydrated honey can be used in a variety of meals. However, when you sprinkle these granules on mostly your confections, always serve them immediately. Waiting for long can result in disastrous results as the honey granules can form a sticky coating.

Proudly poke your honey shards into mashed yams, cakes and other savory foods.

Storing Dehydrated Honey

Generally, the susceptibility of honey to moisture is the most serious challenge lovers of dried honey can experience. Having dried your honey and safely stored it doesn’t mean that you can now sit pretty and wait to enjoy it when the time comes. Moisture can always find its way in any form of honey.