[CH] Habanero Honey

Dave Burrows (quail@cobweb.net)
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:11:28 -0400

Hi, all; 

I've been reading the last 75 or so digests and have read several
accounts of how to preserve Habaneros in honey.  I am left with some
questions.  I'd like to read how others have preserved Habs this way.  
* Does anyone know how/why it works?  

* Is refrigeration necessary?  

* Does the low temp accelerate the crystalization of the the honey?  

* My plants are heavily laden with young fruit, though some are full
sized with no color change yet.  Can I safely start a jar with a few
habs on the bottom so long as they are covered with honey and add to it
as more ripen?  

* How long does this preservation method keep the habs in a desirable
condition?  

* What happens to the pods after that point?

* Does anyone have a peanut brittle recipe that might use this honey as
the peppers are removed from it?  The recipes I have call for Karo; I
wonder if this honey could replace it without adjustment.

Any answers will be greatly appreciated.  If you post a response to the
group, please also send it by email to my box (quail@cobweb.net); I read
the posts in the daily digest format and it'll likely be a day or two
before I get to read your responses.

Thanks much in advance,

Dave
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