You Can Store Honey Indefinitely

Storing honey is very easy. Keep it in a cool location away from direct sunlight in a tightly covered container. It is not necessary to refrigerate honey. If stored honey becomes cloudy it has become crystallized. It is not harmful nor is it any indication of deterioration. Honey has an indefinite shelf-life because of its high concentration of sugar. Raw honey with high pollen content will crystallize even faster, and cold temperatures also cause crystals. If your honey crystallizes, you can easily re-liquefy it by gently heating the jar in a pan of hot water, stirring while heating. Do not overheat as heat may alter flavor and color as a result of carmelization of the sugars.