AIP Friendly Strawberry Honey Syrup
Fresh strawberries, a drizzle of honey, a squeeze of lemon, and a splash of water — that's genuinely all it takes to make a syrup that tastes like summer in a jar. The berries simmer down slowly until they completely surrender into a deep, jewel-red liquid that's lightly sweet and bright with citrus. Pressing the cooked fruit through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky, smooth syrup with no seeds or pulp to worry about. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, store-bought syrups and fruit sauces are almost always off the table thanks to additives, refined sugars, and preservatives — this one sidesteps all of that with four clean, compliant ingredients. It thickens beautifully as it cools, making it just as gorgeous drizzled over a bowl of coconut yogurt as it is stirred into a cold glass of sparkling water. The recipe makes enough to share or stash in the fridge for the week, so you always have something a little special on hand.
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8 servings
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/8 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the berries, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the berries against the side of the pan with a spoon, until the strawberries have completely broken down and the liquid is deep red and slightly thickened, about 15–18 minutes.
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