Honey Syrup
"This is a great syrup for pouring over gingerbread, but it is wonderful on almost anything. For best flavor, poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring syrup."
Why these flavors work
Lemon and honey share 109 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, lemon also goes with lime, cardamom and marjoram.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Directions
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