Is honey a fine substitute for sugar when pickling or making jam? I know honey is a preservative in its raw state.
honey vs. sugar
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In a recipe that does NOT use pectin, Honey can replace up to 1/2 of the sugar. In a recipe with pectin you can replace with 2 cups Honey for 2 cups sugar.
This is discussed on page 28 of the Ball Blue Book, which you really need to have if you want to do any home canning.
Support Botulism: Prepare your food in an open kettle and seal.
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