Is it possible to cook with Real Mad Honey? Despite being different from traditional honey, Mad Honey can be incorporated into various recipes. Adding Mad Honey to dishes can give them an extra unique flavour. In this blog, you will find various recipes to try using Mad Honey.
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Yogurt with Mad Honey and Nuts
Mad Honey can also be used for breakfast or as a tasty snack when mixed with yogurt and nuts. Stir a little into the yogurt – never more than 5 g a day in total, less than one level teaspoon, for adults only. You can then mix in a handful of mixed nuts.
Mad Honey Glaze
Mad Honey can be used as a glaze when baking. It can serve as a glaze for cakes, cupcakes, muffins, and bread. A thin layer on top provides a unique flavor that only Mad Honey can offer. For the glaze, you can combine it with some lemon juice to make the flavor fresher. Traditional toppings can also be added to your baked goods as usual.
Mad honey as Salad Dressing
Honey is sometimes used as a salad dressing, and this is also possible with Mad Honey. By mixing Mad Honey with olive oil, mustard, and herbs of your choice, you can create a delicious dressing for your salad. Again, never use more than 5 g of Mad Honey a day. This dressing pairs well with ingredients like goat cheese and walnuts.
Mad Honey with Meat and Fish
Mad Honey also works well with meat and fish, such as chicken, pork or salmon. Brush it over the dish as a finishing glaze once it has cooled below 40 °C; the sweetness and bitterness of the honey create a distinct taste.
Pancakes and Waffles Mad honey topping
Toppings such as syrup or regular honey are often used to sweeten pancakes and waffles. Mad Honey can also be used as a topping and is delicious with fresh fruit. Drizzle a little over your pancakes or waffles once they have cooled below 40 °C for a unique flavour.
Smoothies
You can create your own flavours in smoothies by adding different ingredients to the blender. A smoothie usually consists of yogurt or milk and various fruits. As a finishing touch, you can add a little Mad Honey. The fun part of making smoothies is that you can be very creative and try different flavours. It’s entirely up to you to create a unique smoothie with Mad Honey.
Cheesecake with Mad Honey
Traditional cheesecake recipes already include honey, but to transform this dessert into a Mad Honey variant, you can drizzle Real Mad Honey over the top once the cheesecake has cooled below 40 °C. This will give the cheesecake a deeper, richer flavour. Make sure no one eats more than 5 g of honey a day in total.
Mad Honey Ice Cream
The last recipe is perfect for hot summer days: Mad Honey ice cream. When making ice cream, you can incorporate Mad Honey into the recipe before freezing it. Alternatively, you can use Mad Honey as a topping for your ice cream.
* Mad Honey Tea
Perhaps the most obvious recipe is Mad Honey tea. Honey is a popular addition to tea, and this is also true for Real Mad Honey. For this recipe, it is recommended to choose a neutral or green tea to highlight the specific flavour of the honey. Let the tea cool below 40 °C, then stir in a little Mad Honey for its unique taste.
Mad Honey from Turkey or Nepal
The above Mad Honey recipes are suitable for both Turkish and Nepalese Mad Honey. The main difference between these two types lies in the regions where the honey is harvested: the Himalayan cliffs of Nepal and Turkey’s Black Sea region. If you’re curious about other differences between these two variants, read our blog "Real Mad Honey from Turkey and Nepal."
If this blog has made you curious about the recipes, we encourage you to try them out and experience the unique flavor for yourself.
* Disclaimer
As mentioned several times in this blog, it is crucial to never use more than 5 g a day – less than one level teaspoon, for adults only. Keep this in mind when using it in your recipes. Eating more than 5 g a day can cause dizziness, nausea, cold sweats and low blood pressure. If that happens, stop, drink water and rest; if symptoms are severe, call 112 or see a doctor. Not recommended for children, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for people with heart or blood pressure conditions, or if allergic to honey. Taking medication? Ask your doctor first.
Important: add Mad Honey to food and drinks only once they have cooled below 40 °C.
