Why does honey crystalize on bread?

Question

I've been eating waffles with honey a lot lately, and when I pour the honey on my waffle, within a matter of minutes it's hardened and crystalized. I don't think it has to do with the heat of the waffles, because it does that on cold bread too.

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It's just the basic honey in a bear-shaped bottle... I've had it crystalize in the bottle before too, but this is completely different.

Answer 1

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It could be that the moisture in the honey is 'soaking' into your waffles. I have noticed similar effects using honey on white bread.
Dextrose, a major sugar in honey, can spontaneously crystallize from any honeys in the form of its monohydrate. This sometimes occurs when the moisture level in honey is allowed to drop below a certain level.

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Asker's Comment:

That sounds like exactly what's happening. Thanks!

Answer 2

I've never experienced this. i have had honey to crystallize in the container after sitting in the cupboard for a long time. then I just heat the entire jar in boiling water until it liquefies again. I generally use clover honey. What kind do you use/