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Fermented Garlic Honey 🍯🧄

One of the simplest and most trusted kitchen remedies traditionally used for gentle daily immune support and soothing coughs and sore throats during cooler months.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Fermenting Time 7 days
Cuisine: Herbal Health Remedy
Calories: 22
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Garlic bulbs
  • 1 Jar (250ml) Raw honey
  • 1/4 Cup Ginger root
  • 3 Cloves

Equipment

  • 1 Mason Jar
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Chopping board

Method
 

  1. Peel garlic cloves and lightly crush or slice each one in half.
  2. Slice ginger root with the skin on.
  3. Place garlic, ginger, and cloves inside a clean mason jar.
  4. Pour raw honey over until fully submerged and stir to release air bubbles.
  5. Place lid on loosely and store in a cool dark place. It will be ready in about 1 week and will continue to ferment and deepen with time.

Notes

Fermentation Notes
  • Stir or turn daily for the first week.
  • Bubbles are normal.
  • After 3–4 weeks the honey thins and garlic mellows.
  • If stored correctly it can keep for up to one year.
  • To top up simply add more fresh raw honey, garlic, ginger, cloves, and any immune supporting herbs you prefer such as oregano and thyme.
How to Use
  • 1 teaspoon daily for immune support
  • 3 teaspoons daily for coughs and viruses
  • Stir into warm (not hot) water as a tea
  • Use in dressings or marinades
⚠️ Do not give honey to children under 1 year old.