After an hour on the glass range top warming center on a setting of 3, 
the emulsion liquefied and turned clear . . .  nary a lump. I poured it 
into an old pickle jar and left it on the counter where this morning 
found it the color and consistency of honey butter.

There is no open flame or even a hot element not covered by glass on our 
range top.  The warming area doesn't get sufficiently hot to ignite even 
volatile liquids like alcohol; so I feel like my procedure was safe.

If there is another occasion to mix a batch, I'll try the cold approach.

Thanks for all the input.

Bob Hutchins
Temple, TX