Soy 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. The combination of floral honey, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant zest creates a flavor that's clean and vibrant without being cloying. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here — a smart swap that keeps the glaze glossy and smooth while staying completely free of soy-based additives that sneak into so many commercial sauces and glazes. A pinch of sea salt rounds everything out, and the optional ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that pairs beautifully with the citrus. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop, and it's just as good drizzled warm over roasted vegetables or grilled protein as it is cooled to a silky, spoonable consistency. Keep a few drops of warm water nearby to loosen it back up if it thickens too much — this glaze is wonderfully forgiving.
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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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