To substitute honey for sugar in recipes, start by substituting up to half of the sugar called for. With a little experimentation, honey can replace all the sugar in some recipes. 

When baking with honey, remember the following:

• Reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used.
• Add l/2 teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used.
• Reduce oven temperature by 25°F to prevent over-browning.

Because of its high fructose content, honey has a higher sweetening power than sugar. This means you can use less honey than sugar to achieve the desired sweetness.

When measuring honey, keep in mind that one 12-ounce jar of honey equals a standard measuring cup.

TIP:  When measuring honey, coat the measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray or vegetable oil before adding the honey. The honey will slide right out and won't leave a sticky mess!

Honey Storage Tips

To retain honey's wonderfully luxuriant texture, always store it at room temperature.  If you store honey in the refrigerator, it will crystallize faster.  If your honey becomes cloudy (this is crystallization), place your honey jar in a pot filled with hot water until the crystals disappear.  

• If it is summertime, place the container in the sun for a day or two. 
• If it is wintertime, you can always place your container near your heating vents. 
• If you're in a hurry though, place it in a microwave-safe container and heat it in the microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

Remember, never boil or scorch honey as it will lose its natural flavor and diminish the vitamins and minerals contained within.  Always loosen the lid on your jars before attempting to warm honey.

 Note: Honey should NOT be fed to infants under one year of age as   their stomachs do not have the necessary enzymes to break down honey.  Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children over         one year of age and adults.