Honey Habanero Sauce
Honey Habanero Sauce
The idea came in the middle of the night. Lindi Copeland, beekeeper at Po River Apiary, had noticed that her bees had fallen for the blossoms of habanero plants, and as she lay in bed, she realized the potential of what was happening. Since 2010, she’s been translating the bees’ affection for the pepper-bearing plants (and the honey that results) into something scintillating: honey habanero sauce. Full of sweetness with a touch of temperature, the sauce is best on a spoon at first, Copeland says, but can flourish on cream cheese and crackers or baked brie. Limiting pairings is ill-advised; it’s easier to let your tastebuds guide you. Sales of the sauce are exclusive to Copeland’s web site, but she hopes to get into small markets around the state soon. PoRiverApiary.com, $3 (4 oz. jar) or $5 (9 oz. jar).
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