Rosh Hashana Artisan Honey Gifts

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Choosing artisan honey

What kind of honey is best for Rosh Hashanah?

For dipping the apple, a mild honey — acacia, orange blossom or clover — lets the apple through. Bolder honeys like buckwheat are for tea, cheese and baking rather than the simanim. A sampler set solves the question by putting several on the table at once.

How do I check the honey suits our standard?

Every honey on this page carries kosher certification, and the certifying agency is listed with each product. Standards differ from family to family, so check the specific hechsher against your own rather than assuming — and if you are unsure, ask your rav.

Does raw honey go solid, and is that a problem?

Raw and unfiltered honey crystallizes over time, which is a sign of quality rather than spoilage. Stand the jar in warm — not boiling — water and it returns to liquid. Store honey at room temperature and away from sunlight; the fridge speeds crystallization rather than preventing it.

What makes artisan honey a good gift?

It is consumable, it needs no wrapping to look like a present, and it carries the whole symbolism of the holiday without explanation. Gift sets and honeycomb make the strongest impression; honey straws are the easy answer for a class, a group of colleagues, or children to hand out.

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