Clover Honey
Capture the delicate essence of nature with this homemade clover honey recipe, a delightful honey substitute crafted with fresh or dried clover flowers. Featuring a simple infusion of clover blooms in water, combined with sugar and a hint of lemon juice, this recipe transforms pantry staples into a fragrant, golden syrup bursting with floral sweetness. Perfect for drizzling over warm biscuits, stirring into tea, or as a natural sweetener for baked goods, this DIY clover honey is an excellent alternative to traditional honey. With just 10 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll create a versatile, shelf-stable treat that celebrates the beauty of wildflowers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Clover flowers (fresh or dried)
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Start by washing the clover flowers thoroughly to remove any dirt or insects.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the clover flowers to the boiling water, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes to infuse the water with the clover essence.
Strain the clover flowers out of the liquid using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, ensuring you extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the flowers.
Return the infused liquid to the saucepan and add the sugar and lemon juice.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 30–40 minutes, or until the liquid thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
To test for the right consistency, drop a small amount of the liquid onto a chilled plate. If it holds its shape and feels sticky like honey, it is ready.
Once the mixture reaches the desired consistency, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Pour the clover honey substitute into sterilized glass jars and seal tightly. Let it cool completely before storing.
Store in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 408.2 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 323 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
