Dakota Summer in a Jar
Yellow sweet clover blooms across the Dakotas in late summer. Tall spikes of flowers blanket open pastures under big sky. The fragrance is strong enough to smell from a distance. Bees and bumble bees work them during peak bloom in June, and the honey that results tastes like cinnamon and nutmeg mixed with thick sweetness.
This isn't white clover honey—it's yellow sweet clover, which produces honey with more character. Pale amber color, substantial body, lightly floral with hints of caramel. The texture is thicker than most honey, which makes it better for spreading and drizzling without running everywhere.
One customer called it the best raw honey they've had, said it tastes like "home," noted that one tablespoon is the perfect amount for yogurt. Another described it as rich and flavorful like all our honey. People who grew up in Montana or the Dakotas recognize the taste—it's connected to a specific place and time.
Sweet clover does more than produce honey. The plants enrich soil with nitrogen, suppress weeds, add beauty to the landscape. They're part of the Northern Plains agricultural ecosystem, familiar to anyone who's driven through that part of the country in summer. Tall bright yellow spikes for miles and miles.
What Goes With It
- Over Toast or Waffles: The thick consistency doesn't soak in too fast. Cinnamon notes work with breakfast.
- In Tea: Dissolves well in hot drinks. The spice notes complement black tea especially.
- For Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches: Holds its shape when spread. Adds complexity without overwhelming.
- Over Grilled Peaches: The caramel notes work with caramelized fruit.
- In Salad Dressings: Balanced sweetness that emulsifies well with vinegar and oil.
- For Marinades: The depth of flavor stands up to grilling and high heat.
- In Smoothies: Dissolves in cold liquids. Adds natural sweetness with character.
- Over Greek Yogurt: One tablespoon is enough. The thickness means a little goes far.
- In Champagne Cocktails: Sophisticated sweetener that adds dimension to mixed drinks.
- For Baking: The cinnamon notes complement spices naturally. Works in recipes where honey flavor matters.
- With Fresh Fruit: Over berries, melon, anything that benefits from thick honey that doesn't make things soggy.
- In Coffee: Morning sweetener with actual flavor profile.
Ingredients
Pure, Raw, Minimally Filtered Sweet Clover Blossom Honey
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You can also order and pick up from Honey House in Owings Mills, MD.
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