Homemade Honey
Create your own golden, silky-smooth Homemade Honey substitute with just four simple ingredients! Perfect for those who want a budget-friendly alternative to traditional honey or need a vegan-friendly option, this recipe combines granulated sugar, water, a hint of tangy lemon juice, and a splash of vanilla extract for that signature honey-like flavor. With only 5 minutes of prep time and a short 20 minutes on the stovetop, you’ll have a lusciously thick syrup that mimics store-bought honey in both taste and texture. Use it to drizzle over pancakes, sweeten your tea, or enhance your favorite baked goods. This versatile and easy-to-make honey substitute will quickly become a pantry staple in your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves, making sure not to let it boil prematurely.
Once the sugar is dissolved, bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent crystallization.
Add the lemon juice and continue simmering for another 5 minutes. The mixture should thicken slightly and develop a syrupy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to add a honey-like flavor.
Let the mixture cool completely, as it will thicken more as it cools.
Transfer the honey substitute to a clean, airtight jar or container and store it at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Use this homemade honey substitute in tea, desserts, or anywhere you'd typically use honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.3 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*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.
