High Fructose Corn Syrup 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. Store-bought glazes and sauces are notorious for sneaking in corn syrup as a cheap sweetener and thickener, but this one keeps things completely clean with real honey and fresh lemon juice doing all the heavy lifting. Arrowroot starch steps in as the thickener here — it dissolves smoothly into a slurry and gives the glaze a glossy, silky consistency without any processed additives. The optional pinch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the citrus brightness. It comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes, making it as practical as it is delicious. Drizzle it warm over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or baked salmon, or let it cool and use it as a glaze for pastries — it thickens up beautifully either way.
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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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