When used in fruit salad for instance, the fruit will stay bright and fresh for hours while refrigerated. In baked goods, honey enhances the keeping qualities because of its moisture retaining properties. The baked goods stay fresher much longer. Handling and storing honey. Honey does not require refrigeration.
Room temperature is best.
Cold temperatures encourage granulation. It does not indicate spoilage. Keep it in hot water, reheating as necessary until the honey liquifies. Containers of honey should be kept capped, and should be stored in a dry place, since it absorbs and retains moisture. When measuring honey, lightly grease the measuring spoon or cup and the honey will roll right off.