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A bottle of lemon honey simple syrup sits on a wooden cutting board surrounded by lemons and honey.

Lemon Honey Simple Syrup

Lindsey Neumayer
This Lemon Honey Simple Syrup recipe is perfect for adding a lemony taste of honey to all your drinks, hot or cold! If you liked sour lemon candies growing up, then you'll love the sweet-tart flavor of this homemade simple syrup, sweetened with the flavor of honey!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
cooling time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Beverages, Simple Syrup
Cuisine American
Servings 16 ounces
Calories 47 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 kitchen scale
  • 1 1.5-quart saucepan non-reactive metal, such as stainless steel or enameled cast iron
  • 1 fine mesh sieve non-reactive metal, such as stainless steel
  • 1 measuring glass heat-resistant glass
  • 1 airtight storage bottle
  • 1 silicone spatula or other stirring spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 227 g honey 2/3 cup, choose a mild flavor, like clover
  • 260 g lemon juice 1 cup, freshly squeezed
  • 1 TBSP lemon zest
  • 115 g water 1/2 cup

Instructions
 

Prepare the lemon zest & juice

  • Peel or zest 2 lemons. Be careful to only include the lemon zest, not the white pith which can be bitter.
  • Slice and juice your lemons to get 1 cup of lemon juice. This may take anywhere from 4-6 lemons, depending on the size and juiciness of your lemons!

Make the syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup of honey with ½ cup of filtered water.
  • Bring the honey water mix to a low simmer over medium-low heat, until all of the honey is dissolved.
  • Add in 1 cup of lemon juice and allow the mix to cook at a medium simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Leave the saucepan on the burner, but turn the heat off, and add in the lemon zest or peel. Allow the mix to infuse for 15-30 minutes.
  • Strain the mix using a fine mesh strainer, and discard the zest or peel.
  • Store your lemon honey simple syrup in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze it for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.004gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: honey, lemon