Heartland Honey Granola

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 3 cups quick cook oatmeal
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

Directions

• Preheat oven to 250 F.
• Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine oatmeal, wheat germ, peanuts and walnuts. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine Sue Bee® Honey, brown sugar, oil, water, salt and vanilla. Stir well.
• Pour the honey mixture into the oatmeal mixture and blend well until dry ingredients are coated.
• Spread ingredients out on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven cool before serving.

Gingered Carrots with Honey

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1 pound carrots
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon
• fresh lemon juice

Directions

• Bring pot of water to a boil.
• Add carrots to boiling water and cook 5-7 minutes, until fork tender but still firm.
• Drain the carrots and set aside.
• In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter and add Sue Bee® Honey.
• Once honey and butter are melted and combined, add the ginger and lemon juice.
• Stir the carrots into the honey ginger mixture and simmer until heated through. Serve.

Quick & Easy Honey Banana Bread

Ingredients

3/4 cup Aunt Sue’s® Honey

1 stick butter, melted

2 eggs

1 cup bananas, mashed

2 cups flour

1 tsp soda

Dash of salt

1/2 to 3/4 cups nuts, chopped

Powdered sugar, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Grease and flour 2 small bread pans.

Mix ingredients together; pour into pans.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Let stand until cool. Remove from pans and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Chunky Chocolate Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 21 1/2 ounce package fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make mix)
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
• 6 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Prepare and bake brownie mix as directed on package, using cake-like directions.
• Meanwhile, combine Sue Bee® honey and peanut butter in small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly.
• Keep warm.
• Immediately after removing brownies from oven, sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate chips.
• Drizzle with warm honey/peanut butter mixture.
• Cool completely before cutting.

Sue Bee® Honey and Cream Cheese Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, at room temperature
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• Cocoa powder, for dusting
• 12- or 14-ounce package of chocolate-flavored candy coating

Directions

• Using a microwave-safe bowl, heat Sue Bee® honey and chocolate chips in a microwave oven for 35 to 40 seconds and stir. If chips are not thoroughly melted, warm for additional 10-second intervals, being careful not to burn the mixture.
• Add the softened cream cheese to the mixture and stir until well-blended. Scrape any residue from sides back into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 3 to 4 hours.
• Dust your palms with cocoa powder (to prevent the chilled mixture from sticking to your hands) and form the chilled mixture into balls with a diameter of 3/4 to 1 inch. Place truffles on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or nonstick foil and refrigerate another 30 minutes.
• While truffles are chilling, prepare the chocolate-flavored candy coating according to package directions.
• Using a wooden skewer or small relish fork, dip chilled truffles one at a time into chocolate-flavored candy coating. Let excess coating run off truffle, then place each piece back on the lined cookie sheet.
• If desired, decorate truffles with sprinkles, chopped nuts or coconut, or drizzle with melted chocolate in a contrasting color or flavor. Place truffles back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set dipping chocolate.
• Serve at room temperature.

Sue Bee® Honey Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup brown or Dijon-style mustard

Directions

• Blend Sue Bee® honey, mayonnaise and mustard in a medium-sized bowl. Chill.
• Serve with vegetables or use on sandwiches or in recipes calling for honey mustard sauce.

Honey Irish Coffee

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Aunt Sue’s® honey
• 1 oz Irish whiskey
• 6 oz hot brewed coffee
• Whipping cream

Directions

• Pour whiskey into a mug.
• Add Aunt Sue’s® honey and coffee; stir to combine.
• Pour several spoonfuls of whipping cream over the top of the coffee. Do not stir.
• Serve immediately.

Sue Bee® Honey Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons Sue Bee® honey
• 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream

Directions

• Whip the heavy cream in a large chilled mixing bowl using a wire whisk attachment until it begins to thicken.
• Add the Sue Bee® honey and continue to whip until it holds soft peaks.
• Serve immediately.

Sue Bee® Honey Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 9-inch single pie crust

Directions

• Blend Sue Bee® honey and brown sugar in a saucepan and cook slowly over medium heat, stirring until it becomes a smooth syrup.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter.
• Mix in beaten eggs and pecans.
• Pour into pie shell then bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.
• Reduce temperature to 350 F and bake for 30 minutes, or until inserted knife comes out clean.

Honey-Glazed Turkey

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 15 pound turkey
• 1/2 cup dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

• Tie the turkey’s drumsticks together and tuck the wings underneath. Place turkey in roasting pan breast side up and bake at 325 F for two hours.
• Mix Sue Bee® honey, dijon mustard, dried rosemary, onion powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl and brush over turkey after first two hours of baking. Return to oven and continue to baste turkey with pan drippings until thermometer reads 180 F about two hours.
• Remove turkey and cover with tin foil for up to 15 minutes before carving. Serve with stuffing and gravy.

Halloween

Get ready to celebrate Halloween with Sue Bee® honey! We’ve compiled all sorts of great recipes and party idea for you to try that will be sure to make your party a hit. Enjoy!

Make your own party favors with our recipe for Sue Bee® Honey Caramel Apples.

This Sue Bee Scary Good Popcorn is great for snacking and can even be modified to make delicious popcorn balls.

Create the illusion of Blood Dripped Glasses by combining red food coloring with Sue Bee® honey and trickling it down the side of clear glasses.

Show your support for the honey bee with one of our honey-inspired Pumpkin Carving Stencils.

After you’ve carved open your pumpkin, clean off the seeds and roast ’em using one of our three tasty Pumpkin Seed Recipes.

If you’re still hungry and craving more pumpkin, be sure to check out our favorite Pumpkin Recipes.

For more recipes, costumes and party ideas for your Halloween celebration, follow our Halloween Pinboard on Pinterest.

Sue Bee Scary Good Popcorn

Ingredients

Popcorn

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil/vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup unpopped popcorn (multi-colored kernels recommended)

Honey Coating

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

• Mix together the popcorn, salt and oil until all kernels are coated. Place kernels in a paper lunch-size sack and microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds.
• Preheat oven to 300 F. To make coating, combine Sue Bee® honey, vanilla extract, whipping cream and butter in a small saucepan. Using a candy thermometer, heat popcorn mixture on stove to 240 F, then pour it over the popcorn and blend to coat thoroughly. Be careful, because mixture is very hot.
• Spread coated popcorn on a cookie sheet. Bake in 300 F oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool and serve.

Sue Bee® Honey Caramel Apples

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large- or 6 medium-sized red apples, chilled
• 4-6 bamboo skewers

Directions

• Insert skewers into apple stems. Place in refrigerator to chill.
• In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine Sue Bee® honey, heavy cream and salt and stir occasionally until boiling.
• Reduce heat and carefully continue stirring until mixture reaches 260 F on a candy thermometer up to 30 minutes.
• Remove honey caramel mixture from heat and stir in vanilla. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool and thicken, stirring occasionally. If caramel becomes too thick, return mixture to medium heat and stir.
• Wipe the apples dry and dip them into the caramel one by one by holding the skewer, tilting and rolling until the apple is completely covered. Set apples on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper to cool.
• Refrigerate for up to 20 minutes before serving.

Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sue Bee® Honey
• 6 pounds chicken wings
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Mix well.
• Place wings in dish, pour sauce over and bake until chicken is well done and sauce is caramelized, about 1 hour.

Sue Bee® Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® honey
• 1/2 cup mustard
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 4 pounds chicken wings

Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine Sue Bee® honey, mustard, butter, lemon juice and turmeric; bring to a boil.
• Line two large baking pans with foil and coat with cooking spray; place wings in pans.
• Pour the honey-mustard sauce over the chicken wings; turn to coat.
• Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes; remove from oven and turn wings.
• Bake for an addition 30-45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and glaze is set.

Sue Bee® Honey Baklava

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (divided) Sue Bee® Honey
• 1 cup melted butter
• 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 1/2 cups of chopped tart apple (Granny Smith, Jonathan or Jonagold)
• 20 sheets of phyllo dough (14"" x 9"")
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

• 1. Brush a 13"" x 9"" baking pan with butter. Carefully unroll phyllo dough sheets and trim to fit the pan, then set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl combine the chopped walnuts, apple, 1 cup Sue Bee® honey and cinnamon. Mix until all ingredients are well-coated with honey. Set mixture aside.
• 3. Into the pan layer 5 phyllo dough sheets, brushing each sheet with butter. Top dough with 1/3 of the walnut/apple mixture. Repeat until you have 4 layers of phyllo dough sheets alternating with 3 layers of walnut/apple mixture.
• 4. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into squares or the traditional 1 1/2-inch diamond shapes. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• 5. While the baklava is baking, heat the remaining 1/2 cup Sue Bee® honey in a small pan until thinned. After baking, pour the honey over the warm baklava.
• 6. Place the pan of baklava on a wire rack to cool completely. When it is cool, cover and let sit overnight before serving.

Sue Bee® Honey Heavenly Bundt Cake

Ingredients

Bundt Cake

• 1 1/2 cups Sue Bee® Honey
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs, separated
• 3 cups + 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

Directions

• 1. Heat the oven to 325 F. Cream the butter and sugar. Blend in egg yolks, one at a time, and beat until batter is fluffy. Stir in Sue Bee® honey and vanilla flavoring.
• 2. Sift cake flour with other dry ingredients, add to egg yolk mixture and gently blend. Add sour cream and blend.
• 3. Beat separated egg whites until stiff, then gently fold into the batter.
• 4. Pour into Bundt or tube pan that has Bee®n coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Bake at 325 F for 50 to 55 minutes or until cake tester placed in center of cake comes out clean. Do not over-bake. Cool on a wire rack.

Honey Glaze

• 2/3 cup (warmed) Sue Bee® honey
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla (or other flavor if desired)

Directions

• 1. Combine Honey Glaze ingredients and pour over cake.

Sue Bee® Honey Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 pounds chicken (breasts, legs, thighs or wings)

Directions

Directions

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, stir in chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
• Whisk in honey and lemon juice.
• Brush half the mixture on chicken, reserving half for basting.
• Lightly oil the grill grate and place chicken on the grill.
• Cook for 12-16 minutes, turning frequently.
• Baste often during the last 5 minutes.
• Chicken is done when the meat is firm and juices run clear.

Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Aunt Sue’s® Organic Raw & Unfiltered honey
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup margarine or shortening
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

• Mix together flour, cinnamon and baking soda in large bowl; cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in raisins.
• Add buttermilk, egg and Aunt Sue’s® Organic Raw & Unfiltered honey to flour mixture; stir to make soft dough.
• Turn out onto lightly floured surface to knead 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth.
• If dough seems too dry, add a little more buttermilk.
• If it seems too sticky, add a little more flour.
• Shape into flattened round ball and place on greased cookie sheet.
• Brush top with additional milk and cut an “X” in the top with a sharp knife.
• Bake at 375 F for 40 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.

Microwave Honey Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup SUE BEE® honey
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 tsp butter or margarine
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda

Directions

• Stir SUE BEE® honey, corn syrup, sugar, salt and peanuts into a 2-quart microwavable dish.
• Microwave 7 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes.
• After 7 minutes, add butter or margarine and vanilla, blending well.
• Cook 1 minute more.
• Add soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
• Pour onto cookie sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick vegetable coating.
• Let cool 30 to 60 minutes.
• Store in an airtight container to keep peanut brittle from drawing moisture.