Wheat 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 simmer down slowly until they completely surrender their color and sweetness into a glossy, deep-red liquid that's hard not to sneak a spoonful of straight from the jar. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, pourable syrup with a clean, bright flavor that store-bought versions simply can't match. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based additives, there's no label-reading required and no worry about hidden thickeners or starch-based fillers sneaking in. It thickens beautifully as it cools, making it perfect for drizzling over pancakes, stirring into drinks, or spooning onto yogurt and ice cream. The lemon juice adds just enough tartness to keep the honey from tipping into cloying territory, so the whole thing stays balanced and refreshing. Make a batch 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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