What sweet treats can you make with Manuka honey?

Manuka honey is a special honey from New Zealand. It is obtained from the nectar of the Manuka plant by bees and is known for its antibacterial properties. Manuka honey is not only healthy, but also very tasty. Here are some sweet treats you can make with Manuka honey .

Manuka honey biscuits

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup Manuka honey
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Cream together the butter, manuka honey and sugar in a bowl.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue beating.
In another bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix to form a smooth batter.
Shape the dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Manuka honey ice cream

Ingredients

2 cups cream
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup Manuka honey
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

preparation

Heat the cream, milk and manuka honey in a saucepan until the honey has melted.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
Slowly add the hot cream to the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and heat over low heat until thickened.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Manuka honey cake

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup Manuka honey
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
pinch of salt

preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake tin.
Cream the butter and manuka honey in a bowl.
Add the eggs and keep stirring.
In another bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix to form a smooth batter.
Add the milk and vanilla extract and continue beating.
Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until the cake is baked through.

conclusion

Manuka honey is a wonderful natural product that is not only healthy but also tastes delicious. Many sweet treats such as biscuits, ice cream and cakes can be prepared with Manuka honey . Manuka honey is a natural sugar and should therefore be consumed in moderation.