The most effective way to dry out honey, which is really about reducing its moisture content, is to use a dehumidifier and a fan.
Here's a breakdown of the process based on the reference:
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Lower the Humidity: Use a dehumidifier to significantly reduce the humidity in the room where the honey is stored. The video mentions bringing the humidity down from 63% to around 30%.
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Air Circulation: Place a fan to circulate air over the surface of the honey. The moving air helps to evaporate the excess moisture.
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Combined Effect: The combination of the dehumidifier reducing the overall humidity and the fan circulating air over the honey encourages the honey to release moisture into the air, which the dehumidifier then removes.
This method is often used to reduce the water content of honey to meet specific standards or prevent fermentation.