Learn how to make honey syrup with this easy recipe. This is a great syrup for pouring over gingerbread, but it is wonderful on almost anything. For the best flavor, poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring syrup.
Ingredients
- ½ cups honey: 1 piece
- water: 0.5 cup
- lemon juice: 0.25 cup (fresh)
- lemon zest: 0.5 tsp (grated)
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Stages of cooking
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Combine honey, water, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Continue to boil until mixture thickens and is reduced by a fourth.
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Pour warm syrup over cake and allow to soak for a few minutes before serving.
