When measuring honey, coat the measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray or vegetable oil before adding the honey. The honey will slide right out. A 12-ounce jar of honey equals a standard measuring cup. Storing Honey Store honey at room temperature your kitchen counter or pantry shelf is ideal. Storing honey in the refrigerator accelerates the honey s crystallization.
Crystallization is the natural process in which liquid in honey becomes solid.
If your honey crystallizes, simply place the honey jar in warm water and stir until the crystals dissolve. Or, place the honey in a microwave-safe container with the lid off and microwave it, stirring every 30 seconds, until the crystals dissolve. Be careful not to boil or scorch the honey. Honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults.