Cozy October Recipes with Honey and Seasonal Ingredients
Crisp mornings, crunchy leaves, and the smell of something warm baking in the oven—fall is the season of comfort. One of the best ways to embrace the season is by bringing cozy recipes into your kitchen. At Edgewood Apiaries, we believe raw honey is the perfect ingredient to highlight autumn flavors while adding a natural, wholesome sweetness. Here are a few comforting recipes to try this fall.
Honey-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables
Nothing says fall like a sheet pan of roasted root vegetables. Toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes or other root vegetables of your choice with olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder and salt. Roast at 400 for 30 minutes or until soft, then pull them out of the oven and toss them with a few tablespoons of honey. Serve them as a side dish for Sunday dinner or bring them to your next fall potluck!
Recommended Edgewood Honey: Powhatan Springtime Honey
Spiced Honey Apple Cider
There’s nothing cozier than wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of cider. Take your apple cider up a notch by making a simmer pot with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, orange slices, and a few spoonfuls of raw honey. The honey adds a gentle sweetness that balances the spices and makes this drink perfect for cool evenings on the porch. Plus, it makes your home smell amazing!
Recommended Edgewood Honey: Whiskey Barrel Aged Honey
Honey Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin bread is a fall staple, but using honey instead of sugar brings out a deeper, more complex flavor. Honey keeps the loaf moist and gives it a naturally golden color. Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for warmth, and you’ll have the perfect breakfast or snack to enjoy with a cup of coffee.
Swapping honey for sugar:
For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey.
For every 1 cup of honey you’re using, subtract 1/4 cup of other liquids from the recipe.
Add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda for every 1 cup honey used.
Reduce the temperature of the oven by 25°F.
Recommended Edgewood Honey: Raw Honey
Honey Chai Latte (Bonus!)
For a café-style treat at home, steep black tea with chai spices and stir in warm milk and honey. It’s creamy, lightly sweetened, and perfect for a cozy morning or bedtime ritual.
These recipes capture the heart of autumn: warm, inviting, and comforting. Make this season even sweeter with Edgewood Apiaries’ Chai Honey, crafted with care right here in Virginia!
Recommended Edgewood Honey: Chai Honey
