Rye Free Strawberry Honey Syrup

Total time35 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

Fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and water — that's the entire ingredient list, and somehow the result is this gorgeous, jewel-toned syrup that tastes like summer in a jar. The berries are simmered low and slow until they completely break down, releasing a deep red liquid that thickens into something truly special. A squeeze of lemon keeps it bright and balanced, while the honey adds a floral sweetness that plain sugar just can't match. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, pourable syrup that's ready to drizzle over pancakes, stir into lemonade, swirl into yogurt, or spoon over ice cream. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a quiet win — four whole-food ingredients with zero ambiguity about what's inside. Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
3 tbsp honey
Nature Nate's 100% Pure Raw & Unfiltered Organic Honey – 16 oz Nature Nate's Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey - 32 oz Aunt Sues Honey - 32 OZ Heavenly Organics Raw White Honey Really Raw Honey, 8 oz (226 g)
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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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