Spruce Tip Honey is a delicious and aromatic infusion made by combining young spruce tips (the bright green, tender growth found on spruce trees in spring) with honey. It has a fresh, citrusy, slightly pine-like flavor and offers a range of health benefits thanks to the natural properties of both spruce and raw honey.
🌲 What is Spruce Tip Honey?
Spruce tip honey is typically made by:
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Infusing raw honey with fresh spruce tips (letting them steep over time).
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Or by making a syrup from spruce tips and sugar/honey, then combining it with raw honey.
It captures the forest’s essence and is used both medicinally and culinarily.
🌿 Benefits of Spruce Tip Honey:
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Rich in Vitamin C: Young spruce tips are packed with Vitamin C, making this a great immunity booster.
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Respiratory relief: Traditionally used to soothe coughs, colds, and sore throats.
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Antioxidant properties: Both honey and spruce tips contain compounds that help fight inflammation.
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Digestive aid: Helps soothe the stomach and promote digestion.
🍯 How to Make Spruce Tip Honey (Simple Infusion)
Ingredients:
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1 cup young spruce tips (harvest in spring, bright green and soft)
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1 cup raw honey
Instructions:
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Rinse the spruce tips gently and pat them dry.
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Place them in a clean glass jar.
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Pour raw honey over the spruce tips until fully covered.
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Stir gently to remove air bubbles.
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Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 2–4 weeks. Shake it every few days.
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Strain if desired, or leave the tips in for a rustic look.
🍽️ How to Use:
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Drizzle over toast, yogurt, or pancakes.
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Stir into tea for a soothing drink.
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Use as a glaze for roasted vegetables or meats.
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Take a spoonful straight as a cough remedy.
Would you like a recipe that uses spruce tip honey, or do you want to explore more conifer-based remedies like fir tip syrup or pine needle tea?