Honey is a more healthful substitute for refined sugar - it has more minerals and is actually sweeter than sugar. Honey also has a lower glycemic index than sugar, which means it raises blood sugar more slowly. Using honey from Hummingbird Wholesale means you are baking with pure raw unfiltered PNW (or Hawaii) sourced goodness! Honey is not only a healthier alternative to sugar, it also can help your recipes stay moist longer and provides a lovely aroma and rich flavor.

We recommend taking some time to experiment with your recipes and even start with replacing half the sugar with honey to ensure you get accustomed to this new approach to baking. Here are some good tips for substituting honey for sugar:

• For up to one cup, honey can be substituted for sugar in equal amounts. For example, you can substitute 1/2 cup of honey for 1/2 cup of sugar. For recipes that call for more than one cup, use about 2/3-3/4 cup of honey for every cup of sugar. This is because honey is actually sweeter than sugar.
• Honey is a liquid sweetener, so you'll need to reduce the liquid in the recipe a bit. For every cup of honey used in a recipe, reduce the other liquids by 1/4. This is something to play around with a bit to start, so you find the right balance and don't eliminate too much of an ingredient that contributes key flavor to the recipe.
• Honey is slightly acidic. In order to balance this, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of honey used.
• Baked goods made with honey can tend to brown more quickly, so reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees F and watch carefully as the time gets close.

Here's t0 some fun experiments!