Paraben 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 genuinely special. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — raw honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, arrowroot starch, and a pinch of sea salt — so you know exactly what you're drizzling onto your food. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives and hidden additives that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and glazes. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here instead of cornstarch or any processed stabilizer, giving you a glossy, silky consistency that feels almost restaurant-quality. The optional ground ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the citrus without overwhelming it. It comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop, and the technique is forgiving — just keep the heat low and whisk steadily. Drizzle it warm over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or baked salmon, or let it cool and spoon it over a dessert for a glossy, jewel-bright finish.
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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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