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Salted Whipped Honey

How to make salted whipped honey at home

Salted whipped honey is honey that’s been whisked with a pinch of sea salt until it turns pale, thick and creamy, so it spreads like butter instead of dripping off your toast. It takes about 20 minutes, needs just two ingredients and an electric mixer, and makes about ¾ cup.

Start with Lifestyle Food Honey and a pinch of Lifestyle Food Coarse Sea Salt. The salt takes the edge off the sweetness, so it’s as good on a cheese board as it is on crumpets.

Ingredients

For the whipped honey:

• ½ cup Lifestyle Food Honey
• 1 small pinch flaky or coarse sea salt, plus extra to finish (optional)

How to make whipped honey

1. Spoon the honey into a small, deep bowl and add the salt.
2. Whisk with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed for 10–20 minutes, scraping down the sides now and then. The honey will slowly turn pale, opaque and thick.
3. Stop once it’s light, creamy and holds soft peaks when you lift the beaters. Taste and add a touch more salt if you like.
4. Spoon into a clean jar and serve straight away, or seal and store. Finish with a few extra salt flakes on top, if you like.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Whipping time: 10–20 minutes
Total time: About 20 minutes
Makes: About ¾ cup

Whipped honey FAQs

1. What is whipped honey?
   Whipped honey is regular honey that’s been whisked until air is beaten into it. It turns pale and opaque, with a thick, creamy texture that spreads easily. Nothing else is added, apart from the salt in this version.

2. Why isn’t my honey whipping?
   Give it time. It can take up to 20 minutes to turn pale and thick. Very warm, runny honey takes longer, so putting it in the fridge for 10 minutes before whipping can help.

3. How do I store whipped honey?
   Keep it in a sealed jar at room temperature. Over time it may settle or lose some of its fluffiness. Just whisk it again for a minute or two.

4. What can I serve salted whipped honey with?
   Spread it on toast, crumpets, scones or pancakes, spoon it over yoghurt, or add it to a cheese board. It’s also good on Lifestyle Food Rice Cakes for a quick snack.

5. Can I add other flavours?
   Yes. Whisk in ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, a little vanilla extract or some finely grated lemon zest for the last minute of whipping.

Stock up on Lifestyle Food Honey for spreads, baking and drizzling.