Citric Acid Free Honey Lemon Glaze
Bright, floral, and just the right amount of sticky, this glaze delivers everything you want from a lemon-honey drizzle without any of the additives that make store-bought versions a problem. Citric acid shows up constantly as a preservative in packaged sauces and glazes, so making your own from scratch is really the only way to be certain what you're getting. Here, fresh lemon juice and zest do all the heavy lifting for that tart citrus punch, while honey brings a natural sweetness that no synthetic syrup can match. Arrowroot starch thickens the glaze beautifully without any cornstarch or commercial thickeners that might carry hidden additives — just a clean, glossy finish. A pinch of sea salt rounds out the flavors, and the optional ground ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex. The technique is straightforward: a gentle simmer, a quick slurry, and a few minutes of whisking is all it takes to get a glaze that coats the back of a spoon perfectly. Drizzle it warm over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or baked goods, and watch it disappear fast.
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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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