Bees have done most of the heavy lifting for us by generating honey and even flapping their wings around to help dry them a little.

It is now up to us to finish the job by eliminating any leftover moisture. Then, because honey often collects moisture, store it properly to prevent clumping.

Furthermore, when honey is powdered, it dissolves fast in liquids.

1. Make use of a dehydrator

• Place your dehydrator on parchment paper or silicone sheets.
• Spread little quantities of honey over it evenly.
• Set the dehydrator to 40oC and leave the honey to dry until crispy. Depending on how strong the adhesive is, this might take 2 days or more to dry.
• Crush into finer particles before grinding to the desired texture.
• Preserve in an airtight container.
• If possible, add food-grade desiccant to assist absorb moisture and keep it from clumping.

A dehydrator is best compared to other drying items because it uses low heat and air movement to dry. As a result, food quality is preserved while microbial activity is prevented.

2. Use a stove or oven

An oven will dry the honey faster, but overheating can damage some of its vital characteristics.

In the worst-case scenario, use a burner and a candy thermometer to test the temperature.

• Reduce the oven temperature to the lowest °C setting. This will assist to prevent burning and keep the honey at the proper temperature.

My oven has an average temperature of 100 degrees Celsius and turns off at around 50 degrees Celsius.

• Line the oven tray with parchment paper. Apply a thin layer of honey and allow it to dry.
• Bring it out when it’s crispy and chilly and the humidity is low.
• Make a fine powder and keep it in a container.