Dairy Free Strawberry Honey Syrup
Fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and water — that's genuinely all it takes to make a syrup that tastes like summer in a bottle. The berries are simmered low and slow until they completely break down into a deep, jewel-red liquid that smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of lemon keeps things bright and balanced, while the honey adds a floral sweetness that plain sugar just can't match. Once you strain out the solids and let it cool, you're left with a silky, glossy syrup that thickens beautifully on its own. It's naturally free of any dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — the recipe just works as written. Drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into lemonade, spoon it onto oatmeal, or use it to elevate a cocktail; the possibilities are genuinely endless. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
- 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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