Have You Tried Tupelo Honey Yet?

If you enjoy honey, you will love tupelo honey. Tupelo honey is the cream of the crop, and it comes exclusively from the flowers of tupelo trees, found in Georgia and Florida. This kind of honey is greenish in color and tastes different than regular wildflower honey; it's prized for its distinctive spicy and buttery flavor.  

Have you tried tupelo honey yet? Here is everything you need to know: 

Tupelo Honey

Tupelo honey is quite rare and, as such, can cost more than other kinds of honey. When eating tupelo honey, make sure that it is the star of the show. Serve it as a finishing honey that you use to drizzle over breads, pastries, or other dishes. Plus, you will be getting all the wonderful health benefits of honey in your tasty meal or snack.  

Have you heard about the health perks of tupelo honey? They are impressive and backed by science, including these: 

  • Honey boosts the immune system. 
  • Honey aids in the digestion of food. 
  • Honey improves the appearance and condition of skin. 
  • Honey contains antioxidants that fight off free radicals that may compromise health. 
  • Honey is rich in antioxidants, which help fight the signs of aging.  

Tupelo honey has long been rumored to be the cure for the common cold or, at least to relieve some of its symptoms. The anti-inflammatory properties of raw tupelo honey help alleviate sore throats and accompanying cough, so keep some on hand during cold and flu season.  

Hot Tupelo Honey

Turn your sweet treat into a savory snack with hot honey. Make your own hot honey by simply infusing tupelo honey with your favorite hot peppers, like habanero or chiles. Just chop your peppers and add to a saucepan with your honey over medium heat. Simmer for five minutes and remove from the heat. You can strain out the peppers or leave them in; the choice is yours! 

Some ways to enjoy your hot honey include: 

  • Drizzle over a slice of buttered toast or a bagel.  
  • Add honey to your favorite hot beverage or cocktail for a sweet and spicy kick. 
  • Use for marinating chicken or pork.  
  • Drizzle over cooked steak.  
  • Add hot honey to maple syrup for depth of flavor on pancakes.  
  • Top desserts, like ice cream or fruit, with hot honey. 
  • Drizzle on a pizza slice.

Honey kept in a container with a tight lid in the fridge will store indefinitely. Tupelo honey doesn't crystallize or harden as quickly as other types of honey, so it is a great item for your kitchen pantry. 

Have you tried tupelo honey yet? It is a rare treat that is delicious but also healthy. Use these tips and indulge in some delicious honey today! 

Visit a local grocery store to learn more about tupelo honey.


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