Recipe
Red clover flower honey
- Herb:
- Red clover Trifolium pratense
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Collect inflorescences in full bloom from unsprayed meadows, pick them over, and air-dry briefly.
- Fill the jar about one third with flowers and top up with good honey; if needed, warm honey in a water bath so it flows.
- Macerate 3–5 weeks, strain, and store the honey sealed; flavour is usually mildly spicy.
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
Active prep is modest; maceration takes weeks. Stop at once or omit if you have pollen allergy.
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
Red clover — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail