Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles

Ingredients:

1/3 cup raw wildflower honey
1/3 cup water
8 egg yolks
1 cup demerara sugar
1 lb. unsalted butter, softened

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, bring honeyto a boil; reduce heat and simmer until it begins to smoke slightly. Immediately remove from heat; slowly add 2 tablespoons water.
2.  In the bowl of an electric mixer with whisk attachment, whisk egg yolks for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add sugar and remaining water to honey mixture and cook over high heat until temperature reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage).
4. mixing constantly, slowly drizzle honey mixture down the side of the bowl into egg yolks. Continue to mix at a medium speed for about 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and cool.
5. Whisk in butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, until incorporated.