In our time to buy real honey was a big problem. This is probably only possible if you personally know the beekeeper, and then there is still no guarantee. So you do not want to overpay again for a fake. And artificial honey can be cooked by yourself, and do it on useful medicinal plants. Such honey will bring not only pleasure, but also benefit, and costing you will be a penny.
Now from what only do not make artificial honey! This is a linden, and elder, and acacia, and dandelions, and even mint! So we decided to share some recipes.
Recipe for artificial elder mead with own hands
It must be said that elderberry should be taken without pedicels, only small white flowers, and in order to properly measure the required amount, it is necessary to tighten them in a jar tightly.
Ingredients:
- Elderberry - 1 l;
- lemon - ½ pcs .;
- sugar - 2200 g;
- water - 1 liter.
Preparation
The collected flowers are poured into a saucepan, filled with water and put on a stove.
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As soon as it began to boil, we make the fire quieter and soak for about half an hour. Then we remove it from the plate and let it brew, if there is such a possibility, it's better than three hours. Then we throw it back on the sieve, drain the infusion, the remaining cake also squeeze well and express the maximum of the liquid. Now here's this broth we put on the stove, pour out the sugar there and cook on low heat for about three hours. Be sure to remove the foam, if it forms, so the honey will surely turn transparent.
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After three hours of languor, you need to add lemon. The most important thing in it is an acid that will prevent crystallization in the future, so you can squeeze out the juice from it. And if someone loves, you can twist it through a meat grinder and add it completely, then it will give away another chic flavor. But then in the end it is necessary to strain.
So, cook with lemon for another half an hour, if you need to filter and pour into sterilized cans. Here such aromatic and also medical honey turns out, and efforts are spent a minimum.
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How to make artificial acacia honey at home?
In the preparation of honey from acacia, there is a dilemma: to wash flowers or not to wash?
On the one hand, you need to get rid of dust and possible bugs inside. On the other hand, along with water, pollen and a part of essential oil will leave. And with them, and part of the benefit, for which the whole thing is started. Well, it's up to you. Another nuance - acacia must be taken necessarily white, because yellow and silver can not be used.
Ingredients:
- acacia flowers - 900 g;
- sugar - 2300 g;
- lemon - 2 pieces;
- water - 1.5 liters.
Preparation
Flowers fill with water, cut into cubes of lemons.
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We wait when it boils and cook for about 20 minutes. Then we leave to infuse for 12 hours, it is possible and on 24, if to clean then in the refrigerator. Then, through the cheesecloth in a few layers, squeeze well the broth.
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Add sugar to it and boil for two hours. Then simply pour into sterile jars and clog them with lids.
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