Fermented Garlic Honey 🍯🧄

🕒 Prep Time

10 minutes

⏳ Fermentation Time

2–4 weeks

🍽️ Yield

1 jar

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled garlic cloves
• 1½ cups raw honey (enough to completely cover the garlic)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sterilize a clean glass jar and lid.
2. Add the peeled garlic cloves to the jar.
3. Pour the raw honey over the garlic until all cloves are fully submerged.
4. Leave about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space at the top of the jar.
5. Close the lid loosely.
6. Store the jar at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
7. During the first week, open the lid briefly once a day to release any gas buildup and gently turn the jar to coat the garlic.
8. After 2–4 weeks, the garlic honey is ready to use.

🍴 How to Use

• Take 1 teaspoon of the honey.
• Eat 1–2 garlic cloves if desired.
• Use as a glaze for roasted vegetables or meats.
• Stir a spoonful into warm (not boiling) tea.

💡 Notes

• Always keep the garlic covered with honey.
• If you notice mold, an unpleasant smell, or unusual colors, discard the batch.
• Do not give honey to children under 1 year old.

✨ Sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor, fermented garlic honey is a popular homemade pantry staple.