Black Pepper Free Honey Lemon Glaze
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this honey lemon glaze is the kind of finishing touch that makes a simple dish feel intentional and special. It comes together in minutes on the stovetop using nothing but honey, fresh lemon juice and zest, a pinch of sea salt, and arrowroot starch as the thickener — no black pepper anywhere in sight, which can be a surprisingly tricky thing to guarantee with store-bought glazes and sauces. The arrowroot slurry technique gives you a glossy, spoonable consistency without any starchy aftertaste, and the optional ground ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully off the citrus. Whether you drizzle it warm straight from the pan or let it cool into a thicker, more syrupy coating, it clings perfectly to roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or even a simple dessert. Keeping a batch on hand means you always have a clean, flavorful glaze ready to go — no label-reading required.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot starch and cold water until fully dissolved with no lumps remaining. Set aside.
- 2
Combine the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk to combine and heat until the honey is fully melted and the mixture just begins to steam, about 2–3 minutes — do not let it boil at this stage.
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