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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Short-term storage of honey
• Method 2 of 3: Long-term storage of honey
• Method 3 of 3: Avoiding Problems
• Tips

Storing honey is a fairly simple and straightforward process. To keep honey fresh, all you need to do is find a suitable storage container and store it in a cool, dry place. If you want to remove honey for a long time, try freezing it and then thawing it as needed.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Short-term storage of honey

1. 1 Select a suitable container, if necessary. Honey can be stored in the container you bought it in. But if it is damaged or leaking, transfer the honey to another container in the kitchen. Honey can be stored in containers such as:
   • plastic buckets or containers;
   • glass jars;
   • cans with a screw cap.
2. 2 Choose a place with a stable temperature. Honey is best stored at 10–20 ° C. Due to sudden changes in temperature, honey can darken and lose its flavor. When choosing a storage location, give preference to a room with a suitable temperature, which will not be subject to sudden changes in it.
   • Generally, honey is best stored in a pantry. Never store honey near a stove or refrigerator to protect it from sudden changes in temperature.
3. 3 Store honey out of direct sunlight. Sunlight can spoil honey, so it is best to store it in a dark place. For example, never store honey on the windowsill. Honey can be stored in a pantry or in a kitchen cabinet without any problems.
4. 4 Containers must be tightly closed. Try to minimize air contact with honey. Make sure you close the jar or container tightly before storing honey. Aromas in the air can change the taste of honey.Honey can also absorb moisture from the air, which can affect its taste and color.

Method 2 of 3: Long-term storage of honey

1. 1 Choose a storage container. If you are not going to use honey for several months, it may crystallize. While this process is trivial and even reversible, it can be a lot of inconvenience. To prevent honey from crystallizing, place it in the freezer. To do this, you will need a container with plenty of space, as the honey will expand as it freezes. If you just bought a jar of honey, use some of the honey or pour it into a larger container for more space.
   • Some people like to freeze honey in an ice cube tray. This way, when you need honey, you can simply defrost it one cube at a time. Try freezing honey in an ice cube tray and then placing the cubes in a plastic bag.
2. 2 Place honey in the freezer. After pouring honey into the chosen container, put it in the refrigerator. Honey can be stored in the freezer for several years.
   • Frozen honey can be stored for a long time, but you should still include the date it was frozen on the jar.
3. 3 Thaw honey when you need it. Thawing honey is pretty easy. Just leave it in an airtight container and let it thaw at room temperature. Do not try to speed up the defrosting of honey.

Method 3 of 3: Avoiding Problems

1. 1 Take action if the honey has crystallized. Honey can be stored for several years, while natural honey can theoretically last forever. But keep in mind that after a while it will begin to crystallize. Do not throw away honey if it has crystallized. Honey can be returned to a liquid state with boiling water.
   • Boil water in a saucepan. Then place the jar of honey in the pot. The jar must be tightly closed at all times.
   • Turn off the heat under the pan. Leave the jar of honey until it cools and the honey will soon run thin again.
2. 2 Don't leave honey in a warm place in the kitchen. Most people store honey in the kitchen. This is the most convenient place to store honey, since it will always be at your fingertips. But don't leave it in warm areas of the kitchen. High temperatures can spoil honey. For example, never store honey near the oven.
3. 3 Do not store honey in the refrigerator. Even though honey can be frozen and thawed, it cannot be stored in the refrigerator. Because of this, it crystallizes faster. If your kitchen is too hot to store honey, choose a cooler place in the house, never a refrigerator. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   David Williams

   
   
   Beekeeper and Bee Trapping Specialist David Williams is a professional beekeeper and bee trapping specialist with over 28 years of experience. Owns Bzz Bee Removal in the San Francisco Bay Area, which locates, traps and transports bees to local beekeepers to help fight Colony Disruption Syndrome.

   David Williams
   Beekeeper and bee trapping specialist

   Our experts agree on one thing: Any honey will eventually crystallize, but if you put it in the refrigerator, this process will be faster. Instead, store honey on a shelf at room temperature.

Tips

• Always clean and wash containers thoroughly before pouring honey into them. This will prevent the honey from contaminating and absorbing odors from the outside.