Recipe
Bilberry leaf honey
- Herb:
- Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill a jar about one third with dried leaves and pour runny liquid honey over them.
- Close and macerate 3–4 weeks in a warm shady place, turning occasionally.
- Strain through cloth; leaf material is not interchangeable with fruit — prepare berries separately.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Maceration takes weeks; if you have diabetes, dilute honey or omit.
Why it works
Maceration in honey releases aromatics and part of the polar compounds gradually; the concentration is variable and does not match standardised extracts.
Related
Bilberry — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail