Sweeten Your Holidays with PNW Honey: Festive Recipes and Cheer

The holidays are here! 🎄✨ And what better way to celebrate the season than with the warm, golden sweetness of PNW Honey? Whether you’re hosting a grand family feast, curling up with a cozy drink, or wowing your guests with a stunning dessert, our honey is the perfect secret ingredient to add a touch of magic. Here are some creative, delicious, and oh-so-festive ways to incorporate PNW Honey into your holiday meals, drinks, and treats!

1. Start Sweet with Savory Holiday Starters

Before the big meal, set the tone with appetizers that dazzle:

Honey Glazed Brie with Cranberries & Pecans

• Place a wheel of brie on a baking dish and top with dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of Fireweed Honey.
• Bake until melty and gooey, and serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Holiday Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

• Toss mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, and pomegranate seeds.
• Whisk together 2 tbsp of Mountain Blackberry Honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil for a tangy-sweet dressing.

2. Add a Sweet Buzz to Main Courses

Honey-Glazed Ham with Pineapple

• Combine Prairie Clover Honey, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice for a sticky glaze.
• Baste generously over your ham as it roasts for a caramelized finish that’s sure to impress.

Honey Roasted Root Vegetables

• Toss carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and a hearty drizzle of Star Thistle Honey. Roast until tender and caramelized for a side dish that’s as vibrant as it is flavorful.

3. Warm Up with Honey-Infused Holiday Drinks

Honey Spiced Hot Toddy

• In a mug, mix 1 tbsp of Bold Buckwheat Honey with hot water, a splash of whiskey, lemon juice, and a dash of cinnamon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon slice.

Honey Peppermint Mocha Latte

• Stir Berry Blossom Honey into your favorite hot chocolate recipe. Add a shot of espresso, a splash of peppermint extract, and top with whipped cream for a festive treat.

4. Sweeten Up Desserts with a Honeyed Touch

Honey and Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

• Mix crushed graham crackers with butter and a drizzle of Mountain Wildflower Honey for the crust.
• Whip up a cream cheese filling with honey and spices like cinnamon and ginger. Bake to perfection for a dessert that tastes like the holidays.

Honey-Lavender Sugar Cookies

• Add a teaspoon of dried lavender and a generous spoonful of Fireweed Honey to your sugar cookie dough. Frost with a simple honey glaze for cookies that look and taste like winter magic.

Honey Caramel Apple Pie

• Replace traditional sugar with Star Thistle Honey in your caramel sauce for a deeper, richer flavor. Drizzle over apple slices before baking in a flaky pie crust.

5. Gift the Sweetness of the Season

Don’t forget that our honey makes the perfect holiday gift! Pair a jar of your favorite variety with a beeswax candle for a thoughtful, artisanal present. Or create a DIY gift basket with tea, honey sticks, and a festive mug.

This holiday season, let PNW Honey be your partner in creating meals, drinks, and desserts that spread joy and sweetness to everyone at your table.

Wishing you a sweet and golden holiday,
The PNW Honey Team 🐝✨