2-Ingredient Homemade Garlic Infused Honey Recipe
Learn how to easily make your own homemade garlic infused honey! This DIY recipe is perfect for helping your family stay healthy and safe during the cold winter months.
Garlic-infused honey is a natural remedy packed with antibacterial and immune-boosting properties.
It’s easy to make and can help soothe colds, boost immunity, and even add flavor to dishes.
I love making this simple yet powerful recipe for our family, especially during the winter months. I was so amazed by how much it helps, I had to share how to make your own garlic honey!
Below, you’ll find an easy step-by-step guide to make garlic honey, along with some of the top benefits and uses for this powerful infusion.
Why Make Garlic-Infused Honey?
Combining garlic and honey creates a powerful remedy! Here are some of my favorite benefits of garlic honey:
- Antibacterial Properties: Both garlic and honey contain compounds that fight bacteria.
- Immune Support: Garlic is known for boosting the immune system, helping to prevent colds and flu.
- Digestive Aid: Honey supports digestion, while garlic can stimulate stomach health.
- Natural Energy Booster: Honey provides a natural sugar boost, making this combo a great pick-me-up.
- Fights Infections: The antibacterial and antifungal qualities of both garlic and honey help combat infections naturally.
- Reduces Inflammation: Garlic contains antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, making it a great choice for overall health.
- Soothes Sore Throats: The honey helps coat the throat, while garlic works to alleviate underlying infections.
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Homemade Garlic Infused Honey Recipe
Now that you know some of the benefits, here is how to easily make your own homemade garlic honey:
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw honey (preferably local honey)
- 2 heads of garlic (approximately 10-12 cloves)
- 1 small glass jar with a tight fitting lid
Instructions
Peel and separate the cloves from the garlic head. They can be left whole or sliced thinly, depending on your preference. The garlic flavor will be milder when sliced.
Make sure the garlic cloves are clean and free of dirt and debris.
Place the peeled garlic cloves in a clean and dry glass jar. Make sure there is room at the top of the jar to expand while they are infused in the honey.
Warm the raw honey slightly to make it easier to pour. You can do this by placing the container of honey in a bowl of warm water.
Pour the heated honey over the garlic cloves in the jar. Make sure that all of the garlic cloves are completely submerged in the honey. Gently tap the jar against the countertop to release the air bubbles in the honey and garlic.
Close the jar tightly with a lid.
Store the jar in a cool, dark place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Honey and garlic should ferment for at least 1-2 weeks, longer for a richer flavor. Check the jar periodically. Every day, open the lid and release excess gas.
Keep in mind that the longer you infuse the honey garlic, the stronger the garlic flavor will be, so adjust the time according to your taste preferences. Enjoy the complex flavor and potential health benefits of this homemade delicacy!
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Garlic Infused Honey
Materials
- 1 cup raw honey (preferably local honey)
- 2 heads of garlic (approximately 10-12 cloves)
- 1 small glass jar with a tight fitting lid
Instructions
- Peel and separate the cloves from the garlic head. They can be left whole or sliced thinly, depending on your preference. The garlic flavor will be milder when sliced. Make sure the garlic cloves are clean and free of dirt and debris.
- Place the peeled garlic cloves in a clean and dry glass jar. Make sure there is room at the top of the jar to expand while they are infused in the honey.
- Warm the raw honey slightly to make it easier to pour. You can do this by placing the container of honey in a bowl of warm water.
- Pour the heated honey over the garlic cloves in the jar. Make sure that all of the garlic cloves are completely submerged in the honey. Gently tap the jar against the countertop to release the air bubbles in the honey and garlic.
- Close the jar tightly with a lid.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Honey and garlic should ferment for at least 1-2 weeks, longer for a richer flavor. Check the jar periodically. Every day, open the lid and release excess gas.
- Keep in mind that the longer you infuse the honey garlic, the stronger the garlic flavor will be, so adjust the time according to your taste preferences. Enjoy the complex flavor and potential health benefits of this homemade delicacy!
How to Use Garlic-Infused Honey
Here are some of my favorite ways to use our DIY garlic honey:
- Cold & Cough Remedy: Take a spoonful at the first sign of a cold.
- Boost for Tea or Smoothies: Mix a bit into herbal tea or smoothies for added health benefits.
- Immune Tonic: Take a spoon daily to support immune health, especially during flu season.
Final Thoughts
Homemade garlic-infused honey is a simple yet powerful remedy that’s easy to incorporate into your daily routine.
Not only is it so easy to make, but it also has so many health benefits! Grab some garlic and honey and make your own today!
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