Honey is a great way to add natural, floral sweetness to all kinds of dishes. It contains minerals and antioxidants derived from the flowers it’s sourced from — and, it lasts for a long time. According to the National Honey Board, you can store a sealed container for decades.
Not only is honey delicious, but it’s also an important component of our ecosystem. According to the USDA, pollinators, most often honey bees, are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat. Purchasing honey at your local grocery stores year-round supports honeybees, their hives and the beekeepers that take care of them.
With so many benefits, it’s worth keeping a jar in the pantry. Here are a few healthy recipes worth drizzling some honey into.
Whip honey into last-minute treats like a vanilla-spiked sauce for roasted fruit.
