I've used the microwave and the boiling water methods, and both work for me. I will say that either will produce liquid honey that is much more susceptible to re-solidifying than fresh honey. However, for REALLY solid honey, I mean you can't even spoon it out, my best solution is to put the jar of solidified honey in a double boiler with the water level as high in the top pot as you can get - the ideal being as high as the honey in the jar. Moderately low heat and patience (hours!) seem to work for me. Good Luck!(posted 9668 days ago)Brad