Embracing Winter Warmth with Manuka Honey Treats
Winter's chill meets its match in the warm embrace of Manuka Honey. Amidst the cold breeze, a spoonful of Sunhighlands Manuka Honey can transform your winter days, offering cosy comfort and countering seasonal respiratory ailments like coughs and colds.
Yet, winter isn't just about the cold; it's also a time for celebration, blanketed in snowflakes, with Christmas at its heart - a magical season spreading joy and happiness.
Manuka Honey is particularly beneficial in the winter, providing a delicious and healthy boost to your Christmas festivities. It's an essential ingredient for a warm, spirited celebration, as it adds both health and flavour to your holiday dishes.
Get ready to level up your Christmas with these three exclusive Manuka Honey-infused recipes!
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Manuka Honey Christmas Trifle
Indulge in the festive richness of a Manuka Honey Christmas Trifle. This dessert brings a unique sweetness to your family feast and is surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients:
- 1 sponge cake
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon Sunhighlands Manuka Honey
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Sliced almonds for garnishing
Steps:
- Custard: Heat milk in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and flour. Gradually add hot milk, return to the saucepan, and cook until thick. Add vanilla extract and cool.
- Berries: Mix berries with Manuka honey and let them macerate.
- Whipped Cream: Whip cream to stiff peaks, then fold in Manuka honey.
- Assemble: Layer cake, orange juice, custard, and berries in a trifle dish, topped with whipped cream.
- Garnish with mint leaves and almonds.
- Chill before serving.
Manuka Glazed Roast Ham
Elevate your Christmas dinner with a succulent Manuka Glazed Roast Ham, offering a perfect blend of rich, caramelised flavours.
Ingredients:
- 1 bone-in ham (7-9 pounds)
- 1 cup Manuka honey
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Score ham and mix glaze ingredients in a saucepan.
- Brush ham with glaze and roast, basting every 30 minutes.
- Rest before serving
- Garnish with mint and lemon, over a bed of sliced onions.
Manuka Honey Glazed Herb-Roasted Turkey
Add a citrusy twist to your Christmas with a Manuka Honey-Glazed Herb-Roasted Turkey, rich in essential nutrients.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey (12-15 pounds)
- Salt, pepper
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup Manuka honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon each of rosemary, thyme
- Zest of one orange
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare turkey and make honey-herb butter.
- Apply butter mixture under the skin and over the surface.
- Roast, basting with juices, and glaze in the last 30 minutes.
- Rest before serving
- Garnish with rosemary and orange slices.
These recipes transform your dining experience into a festive banquet, combining the savoury delights of the ham and turkey with the sweet, citrusy dessert of the trifle. Perfect for the festive feast or as a thoughtful Christmas gift, these Manuka honey dishes are sure to spread warmth and happiness this winter season. Embrace the goodness of Sunhighlands Manuka honey and make this Christmas unforgettable.
