Caffeine 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. Fresh lemon juice and zest bring real citrus punch, while honey adds floral sweetness that balances everything out beautifully. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving the glaze a glossy, silky texture without any cornstarch or refined additives. The optional pinch of ground ginger adds a gentle warmth that rounds out the flavor in the best way. Because every ingredient is naturally free of stimulants, this is a glaze you can drizzle over breakfast dishes, desserts, or roasted proteins without a second thought. It comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop and can be made ahead — just loosen it with a splash of warm water if it thickens too much as it cools.
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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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