Fresh honeycomb is a real treat and it keeps fairly fresh for about a week in the fridge. It doesn’t keep as long as you would expect and keeping it in a warm environment can end up with soft and melting honeycomb rather than the crisp sweet treat you were looking forward to.
If you could freeze it then this would solve this problem! So, can you freeze honeycomb?
Honeycomb can be frozen for up to 12 months. Keep it wrapped up well and sealed tightly and it should keep fine for use whenever you need.
Does Honeycomb Freeze Well? Yes
Can You Refreeze Honeycomb? No
How To Freeze Honeycomb
Freezing honeycomb is fairly easy and it doesn’t take too much prep work. Let’s take a look at how.
- Make and Cool
Make your honeycomb and then let it cool completely. - Portion
Divide your honeycomb into portions. If in doubt then always freeze in smaller portions because you won’t be able to refreeze it when it has been thawed out. - Bag Up
Pop the portions of honeycomb into freezer bags. Each bag should contain one portion. - Seal
Squeeze out any excess air and then seal the bags tightly. You need to keep the honeycomb as airtight as possible to protect it from getting freezer burnt or going soft in the freezer. - Freeze
Label the bags with the date and contents. Pop the honeycomb into the freezer and freeze for up to twelve months.
3 Tips for Freezing Honeycomb
Now you know how to freeze it, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing honeycomb to have the best results:
Portion It Suitably
Refreezing honeycomb will need to be avoided so make sure you freeze each piece in a suitable portion size.Â
Remove Air
The most important part of freezing honeycomb is to ensure it is stored airtight. When you seal up the bag, try to remove as much air from the bag as possible. You may need to use a straw here.Â
Freeze Quickly
Avoid storing honeycomb in the fridge overnight if you know you’re going to want to freeze it. Instead, try to freeze it at the soonest possible moment to prevent major textural changes.Â
How Long Can You Freeze Honeycomb?
Honeycomb keeps for ages in the freezer! This is lucky because it really doesn’t keep too long in the fridge.
If you know you can’t use up all your honeycomb before it starts to soften then it’s best to freeze it in small portions. Keep it in there for up to a year, if it manages to last that long before it gets eaten!
You Can Freeze Honeycomb for Around 12 Months
How Do You Defrost Honeycomb?
When it comes to thawing out the honeycomb the process is just as easy to do as it was the freeze it in the first place.
Just grab out a portion or two of honeycomb and pop it onto the kitchen counter for two to three hours until it has thawed out completely.
Can You Refreeze Honeycomb?
We wouldn’t recommend that you refreeze honeycomb that has been kept in the freezer then defrosted. It is likely to have either become too brittle to cope with the process again or has softened and wouldn’t be pleasant to eat.
If you have added it to your baking then you may be able to get away with freezing the finished baked caked or cookies. This will depend on the ingredients you have added so check your recipe before trying to freeze it.
Does Honeycomb Freeze Well?
On the whole, honeycomb does freeze well. It keeps for so long that it can be easy to forget about it! One thing to be aware of is that it is important to keep it protected from the air.
The air can change the texture of the honeycomb and make it soft which is still nice, but it isn’t quite as delicious as a crisp honeycomb.
Related FAQs
If you’ve still got questions about freezing honeycomb or honey in general, then these may help:
Can You Freeze Honey?
It’s as simple as that. It may thicken slightly in the freezer. It may even go slightly lumpy. But it won’t freeze solid, so don’t bother trying.
Can You Freeze Crunchies?
Well, you can but there really is no point. Your chocolate bars are likely to have an extensive use-by date so check the packaging before you consider freezing them.
