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Honey Syrup

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"This is a great syrup for pouring over gingerbread, but it is wonderful on almost anything. For best flavor, poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring syrup." — Denise

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Original recipe makes 2 cups Change Servings

1 1/2 cups honey
1/2 cup water

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

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Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until boiling. Continue to boil until the mixture is reduced by a fourth. Pour warm syrup over cake and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 13, 2005

This syrup went wonderfully with Honey Cake I. I did substitute some of the honey for marmalade because it was less expensive but it still had a great flavor and consistancy.

—KUCHENCHEFINCANADA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 23, 2004

It wasn't bad. But way too sweet for my family.

—RRB21

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8 Ratings

Feb 15, 2004

Yum! This is sweet and actually tastes quite strongly of lemon/citrus. It is very light tasting at the same time, in fact if you put it on a cake or pancakes - like I did, on Buttermilk Pancakes - it will make the cake taste LIGHTER. I made a half batch of this exactly per directions, it was much better than the actual pancakes, and it keeps fine in fridge (no seperating sugar or guck or anything). A winner!

—alarose

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Dec 01, 2003

This one is very tasty, but also VERY sweet, so don't pour too much... I tried it with pancakes and it was a perfect match.

—ISABLUE

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Mar 13, 2007

Perfect for French toast or pancakes here in Spain, where you just can't find maple syrup! A couple times I've just used honey and lime sorbet and zapped it in the microwave--same thing. Yum.

—halfenese

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Dec 11, 2011

If you have any leftovers, you can make lemon honey tea. Its great for the winters or when your sick. Also my family and I used it on waffles. Delicious.

—sarah.crayon_kisses

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Feb 28, 2011

This is a simple syrup, but very tasty. I made this to drizzle over slices of angel food cake. I used a mild Acacia honey and added a small splash of fresh orange juice in addition to the lemon. While off the heat, I added a few drops of vanilla.

—ejt1977

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Aug 08, 2012

Wonderful alternative to sugary store bought syrup. Love the citrus flavor! And..you don't need a whole lot to get the sweetness you vwant!

—coconutheather

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Nutrition

Calories
130 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
35.4 g
11%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
2 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Honey Syrup

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 130
** Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 2mg < 1 %
** Potassium 28mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 35.4g 11 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
** Protein 0.1g < 1 %
** Sugars 34.9g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 4 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.