Lactose Free Strawberry Honey Syrup
Fresh strawberries, honey, and a squeeze of lemon juice are all it takes to make a syrup that tastes like summer in a jar. As the berries simmer and break down, the liquid turns a gorgeous deep red with a naturally sweet, slightly tart flavor that no store-bought bottle can match. Because every ingredient here is a whole, single-origin food, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no dairy, no additives, just pure fruit and honey doing their thing. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, pourable syrup that thickens beautifully as it cools. Drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into sparkling water, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it over dairy-free ice cream — the possibilities are genuinely endless. It keeps in the fridge sealed in a jar, so you can make a batch and reach 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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