Dairy 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. It comes together in one small saucepan with nothing but pantry staples — honey, fresh lemon juice, zest, a pinch of sea salt, and arrowroot starch to bring it all to a glossy, spoonable consistency. There's no butter, no cream, no milk — just clean, naturally sweet ingredients that happen to be completely free of dairy without any substitutions required. The arrowroot slurry is the quiet hero here, thickening the glaze smoothly without any of the chalkiness you sometimes get from cornstarch. A whisper of ground ginger is optional but adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the citrus. Use it warm as a drizzle straight off the stove, or let it cool and watch it thicken into something almost jam-like — perfect for brushing, dipping, or spooning over whatever needs a little lift.
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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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