Summer is here, and while we often think of honey as a cozy winter staple, it’s just as fabulous in the summer.
Here are some ideas for incorporating honey into your summer menu in a refreshing and delicious way!
Raspberry Honey Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Maple Ridge Farm Raspberry Delight Honey
- 4 cups cold water
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices or mint for garnish
Instructions:
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and honey. Stir over low heat until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Add the cold water and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh raspberries, lemon slices and or mint.
This lemonade is a delightful way to cool down on a hot day. Adjust honey to desired sweetness.
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Maple Ridge Farm Raw Honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, and vinegar.
- Slowly add the olive oil, whisking continuously until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle this tangy and sweet dressing over your favourite summer salad. It’s especially delicious on a mixed green salad with grilled chicken, fresh berries, and some pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries. So Good!
*If you prefer a smaller batch - just use 2 Tbsp of each of the ingredients...
Also adjust honey for sweetness and the vinegar for tang...
Blueberry Yogurt and Honey Popsicles
-2 Tablespoons Maple Ridge Farm Raw Honey
-2 cups Greek yogurt (any flavour)
- Blend the blueberries in a food processor or blender on high speed until nearly liquified into a smoothie-like consistency.
- Pour the thick blueberry liquid into a large bowl. Stir in the honey. Add the yogurt and very gently mix everything together. If you want a tie-dye, swirly look to your popsicles—do not fully blend the yogurt and blueberries. The mixture will be thick. Taste it. If you want it sweeter, you can add more honey.
- Pour mixture evenly into each popsicle mold. If your popsicle mold has slots for sticks, you can insert them before freezing—if not, freeze for 2 hours, then put a wooden popsicle stick in the middle. Continue to freeze for an additional 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Run popsicle molds under warm water to easily remove.
So, there you have it—three ways to enjoy honey this summer. Whether you’re cooling off with a glass of lemonade, tossing a salad, or enjoying a popsicle on a hot afternoon, honey adds a delightful twist to your summer favourites.