Breastfeeding Friendly 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 special. It comes together in minutes on the stovetop using real, wholesome ingredients — raw honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of sea salt — with arrowroot starch doing the thickening work instead of cornstarch or any refined additives. That matters when you're paying close attention to what goes into your body, because every ingredient here is clean and straightforward with nothing hidden in the list. The optional pinch of ground ginger adds a gentle warmth that pairs beautifully with the citrus without being overpowering. Drizzle it warm over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or baked salmon for an instant upgrade, or let it cool and spoon it over yogurt or oatmeal. If it thickens up too much as it sits, a few drops of warm water whisked in brings it right back to the perfect consistency.
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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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