Coconut 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 the honey adds a floral sweetness that bottled sauces just can't replicate. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here — it creates a glossy, smooth consistency without any of the cloudiness you sometimes get from other starches. Many store-bought glazes and sauces sneak in coconut-derived ingredients like coconut aminos, coconut sugar, or coconut oil, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay worry-free. The optional pinch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the citrus beautifully without overpowering it. Drizzle it warm over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or salmon, or let it cool and use it as a dipping sauce — it thickens up into something almost syrupy and absolutely irresistible.
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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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