What Is Creamed Honey (And Why It’s So Good)
There’s raw honey, and then there’s creamed honey — nature’s same golden gift, crafted into something even gentler. It’s the same pure honey from the hive, simply guided with time and precision until it becomes soft, silky, and effortlessly spreadable.
At Southern Gold, our creamed honey is made with even more care than our raw honey. It’s not about changing what nature creates — it’s about refining it through patience, temperature, and respect for the craft.
What exactly is creamed honey?
Despite the name, there’s no cream in creamed honey. It’s simply raw honey that’s been crystallised in a controlled way.
All real honey naturally crystallises over time — it’s a sign of purity, not spoilage. But when that happens on its own, the crystals grow unevenly, giving the honey a coarse or grainy texture.
With creamed honey, we guide that process instead. By controlling temperature and seeding the honey with millions of fine crystals, we create a texture so smooth it almost melts on your tongue. It’s the same raw honey — just transformed into something softer, tidier, and more luxurious.
The result? A honey that spreads easily, stays neat, and keeps all its natural goodness intact.
How creamed honey is made — the Dyce Method
At Southern Gold, we use the Dyce Method, a time-tested process developed in the 1930s that remains the gold standard for crafting premium creamed honey.
We begin with our pure, raw South African honey — unblended, unheated, and full of natural enzymes, pollen, and flavour. The honey is gently warmed just enough to dissolve any large crystals, then cooled to the perfect temperature for controlled crystallisation.
A small amount of pre-made creamed honey, known as a starter seed, is then mixed in. This seed contains countless fine crystals that guide the rest of the honey to crystallise at the same microscopic size. Over several days, the honey is slowly stirred and kept at a steady, cool temperature.
Nothing is rushed. No additives, no shortcuts — only careful attention and patience. When it’s ready, the honey has a soft, velvety texture that stays perfectly smooth indefinitely.
It’s raw honey, simply crafted with even more care.
Why creamed honey is better
Smooth and spreadable
Creamed honey glides effortlessly — no more wrestling thick, grainy honey onto toast. It stays spreadable even in cooler weather and never separates.
Naturally preserved texture
Thanks to its fine, uniform crystals, creamed honey will stay creamy forever. It won’t turn grainy, crystallise further, or harden over time — as long as it’s stored properly.
No additives or heat damage
It’s not whipped, diluted, or mixed with dairy — just pure honey guided through a natural process. All the enzymes, antioxidants, and natural flavour remain intact.
A richer flavour experience
Those fine crystals dissolve slowly on the tongue, giving a rounded, lingering sweetness that feels different to liquid honey — smoother, deeper, more indulgent.
How to use creamed honey
You can use creamed honey exactly like regular honey — it’s simply more convenient and spill-free.
Spread it on toast, pancakes, or warm scones.
Stir it into tea or coffee — it melts beautifully.
Drizzle it on cheese, fruit, or yoghurt.
Use it in baking, smoothies, or sauces for gentle sweetness.
It’s perfect for breakfast boards, gifting, or keeping on the counter for everyday use. No sticky jars, no mess — just golden creaminess ready to enjoy.
Storage and stability
Creamed honey is remarkably stable. Because of its fine, even crystals, it will stay creamy indefinitely — it won’t separate, thicken, or crystallise further with time.
The only thing that can change it is heat. If stored in a hot environment, creamed honey will slowly return to its liquid form — just like ice turning back into water. To preserve its texture, keep it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
If it does melt, don’t worry — it’s still perfect raw honey. It can always be creamed again using the same gentle, natural process.
The Southern Gold way
Our creamed honey is a quiet celebration of care — a reflection of the patience, respect, and craftsmanship we pour into every jar. We believe great honey should be pure, sustainable, and made with intention — the same way bees make it: slowly and naturally.
Every jar supports ethical South African beekeepers and helps plant trees through our Trees for Bees programme — because honey should not only taste good, it should do good.
At Southern Gold, we’re cultivating harmony between people and the planet, one jar at a time — whether it pours like silk or spreads like cream.
