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Honey Paste

My go-to honey paste for cough and cold season, made with raw honey and warming spices from the pantry.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 48 teaspoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw, unfiltered honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper start with 1/8 and adjust to taste
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper start with 1/8 and adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the honey to a clean bowl.
  • Add the cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne, then stir until the spices are fully blended and the paste is smooth.
  • Taste and adjust the black pepper and cayenne, up to 1/4 teaspoon each.
  • Transfer to a clean, airtight jar and store at room temperature or in the fridge. Enjoy a spoonful daily.

Notes

Never give honey to babies under 12 months old. If you take blood thinners or other medications, check with your doctor first.