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Tansy-Infused Honey Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dried tansy flowers

Special equipment needed:
- Cheesecloth
- Mason jar with lid

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, warm the honey over low heat until it becomes thin and runny.
2. Add the dried tansy flowers to the honey and stir to combine.
3. Let the mixture simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
5. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth into a mason jar.
6. Seal the jar with a lid and let the honey infuse for at least 24 hours before using.


- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Low heat
Serving size:
- 1 cup

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 60 per tablespoon
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 0g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Tansy flowers can be substituted with other edible flowers such as lavender or chamomile.

Variations:
- Add a cinnamon stick or a few cloves to the honey mixture for a warm, spicy flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a honey dipper to drizzle the infused honey over toast, yogurt, or ice cream.
- Store the infused honey in a cool, dark place to preserve its flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store the infused honey in a sealed mason jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Reheating instructions:
- Warm the infused honey in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes thin and runny.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the infused honey in a small jar with a honey dipper.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle a few dried tansy flowers on top of the infused honey for a decorative touch.

Pairings:
- Drizzle the infused honey over cheese or fruit for a sweet and savory combination.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve the infused honey with a charcuterie board or a cheese plate.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the honey becomes too thick, warm it up over low heat until it becomes thin and runny again.

Food safety advice:
- Only use edible flowers in this recipe.
- Do not consume tansy flowers in large quantities as they can be toxic.

Food history:
- Tansy has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb and was once believed to ward off insects and pests.

Flavor profiles:
- The infused honey has a sweet, floral flavor with a hint of bitterness from the tansy flowers.

Serving suggestions:
- Use the infused honey as a sweetener for tea or coffee.

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Taste: Sweet, Herbal, Floral, Aromatic