Alright! So we already did dried orange peels
I wanted to share with you some things I made the last couple of days that I think would make great offerings for your deities, or be great
Hello again!
Do your deities like honey offerings? Do you like honey in your tea? Do you like to use honey in your spells? How about taking
Now maybe your deities like sweet/honey offerings, but they also love a nice hot kick of heat?
Maybe you love to add a hot/sweet zing to your foods?
I imagine you could even use this in magical workings as well if you know how to apply it!
So allow me to present to you Spicy Infused Honey!
I used Ghost Peppers for this. My boyfriend's boss occasionally gives me a bag of Ghost Peppers with the condition I share what I make. He loves to see what creations I come up with.
You can absolutely use any peppers you have or favor. Just consider how you like their flavor.
So first collect your peppers and wash them.
*Please always wear gloves when handling hot peppers! You do not want that pepper juice getting into any cuts or cracks you may have on your hands! Also do not touch your face/eyes/mouth with your hands while handling peppers and be sure to thoroughly clean your counter when you're done!
The amount of peppers you use is completely up to you and your tastes. If you aren't big on spicy, use less. If you love a good kick in the face, use more!
*I started with 12 as I was going to make a large batch of honey initially, but changed my mind and cut it down to about 7.
Now trim the ends off your peppers, cut them in half and remove any seeds/ribs.
*again, this part is personal preference. If you know you like things really hot, feel free to leave the seeds. However, if you're unsure, just know leaving the seeds in will make it even hotter!
Now that you have your peppers prepared, measure your honey (and again, make yourself a cup of tea, because you deserve it!)
And add it to a small pot. Again, use a spatula or spoon to get as much of it out as you can!
*I used regular honey this time, instead of the wildflower I used for the orange honey. But again, please use your favorite honey!
Add your chopped peppers to the honey.
Now, allow the mixture to come to a slow simmer. It may take a few minutes, but it will get there. Be patient.
*Do not walk away from it! Once it starts to simmer it can bubble over very quickly!
Allow it to simmer for a few minutes, carefully watching it. Once it looks like this, you can remove it and either leave it in the pot or transfer it to a bowl to allow it to cool. Be careful, it's extremely hot!
Next you will need your bowl of pepper honey, a mesh strainer, and another bowl to transfer it into.
Pour your honey mixture into the sieve and press and mash it to get as much liquid out as you can.
You can either discard the honied peppers, or save them to use elsewhere. I image they would be a great addition to roasts or vegetables!
Once the separated honey has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight jar.
This one, unlike the orange honey, should retain its thick, honey-like consistency since you didn't add any liquid.
Now you can use your spicy honey as an offering to your deities that like spicy and sweet! Also, you could add it to your meals for a nice kick! Even in your tea if you're feeling adventurous! Or in your spell jars if your work calls for it!
I hope you can find great uses out of what I've shared with you! I had fun making them!
Happy Honey Infusing! ☀️🐝🌶🧡
