Make your own sage honey
A recipe from Grandma Christine at the Aktivhotel Gasteiner Einkehr
The production of delicious and beneficial sage honey is a tradition at the Akitvhotel Gasteiner Einkehr. Host Elisabeth makes it according to Grandma Christine's recipe. A good move! Because, as we all know, grandma's recipes are always full of love, dedication, and authenticity. What's more, recipes like these are part of family history and remind us of special moments—moments that you can taste during your hiking vacation in Austria.
Elisabeth from the Akitvhotel Gasteiner Einkehr has devoted herself heart and soul to the world of herbs. It is hardly surprising, then, that she has already taken numerous courses in this field and still has an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Thanks to her extensive knowledge and passion for herbs, as well as Grandma Christine's cookbook, the warm-hearted hotelier preserves the tradition of making sage honey. In the Alps, medicinal herbs have a centuries-old tradition. Due to the different altitudes in a small area, there is a great variety of plants. Numerous hoteliers at hiking hotels have been cultivating herbalism for generations. So, when you go on a hiking vacation in Austria, be sure to check whether your hiking hotel offers herbal walks. You can learn how to recognize and use the often inconspicuous little helpers along the way. Yes, we don't need exotic superfoods – our nature here takes good care of us, and we can be grateful and respectful as we help ourselves. Are you tempted to make your own sage honey? Well then, grab your wooden spoon and get started!
Download recipe: Make your own sage honey
... the lemon slices and water together and leave to stand overnight. After the infusion time, strain the sage broth through a fine-mesh sieve and squeeze well. Then simmer gently with 2 kg of brown sugar for approx. 4-5 hours. Pour the hot liquid into sterilized jars and seal immediately. Taking 1-5 teaspoons of sage honey throughout the day can relieve coughs and sore throats. Honey is said to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It tastes best with butter on fresh, crispy farmhouse bread. Stored in a cool, dark place, sage honey will keep for at least one year.
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