Xanthan Gum 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 secret to its silky texture is arrowroot starch — a clean, plant-based thickener that does everything cornstarch does without any of the additives that can sneak into conventional thickeners. That matters a lot when you're avoiding xanthan gum, which shows up in plenty of store-bought glazes and sauces as a stabilizer. Here, fresh lemon juice and zest bring real brightness, honey adds natural sweetness, and a pinch of sea salt ties it all together. The optional ground ginger nudges the whole thing in a slightly warmer, more complex direction if you're feeling it. It comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes, and you can use it warm as a drizzle or let it cool and thicken into something more like a glossy coating. Drape it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, salmon, or even a simple cake — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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