Lemon Ginger Infused Honey
Brighten your pantry and your palate with this effortless Lemon Ginger Infused Honey recipe, a delightful blend of sweet, zesty, and spicy flavors. This quick 10-minute preparation combines golden honey with vibrant lemon zest and the warm kick of fresh ginger, resulting in a versatile homemade condiment that's as soothing as it is flavorful. Perfect for drizzling over yogurt, stirring into tea, or adding a gourmet touch to baked goods, this recipe requires no cooking and rewards you with a naturally infused treat in just 24 hours. With its immune-boosting properties and irresistible taste, this lemon and ginger-infused honey is a must-have staple for your kitchen. Easy to make and packed with health benefits, this recipe is a sweet indulgence that doubles as a wellness booster.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the lemon thoroughly. Using a fine grater or microplane, zest the lemon to yield about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Be careful to only grate the yellow part of the skin, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath.
2. Peel the ginger using a spoon or knife and slice it into thin rounds or small pieces, approximately 1 inch in size.
3. In a clean, sterilized glass jar with a lid, add the lemon zest and sliced ginger.
4. Pour the honey into the jar, ensuring that the lemon zest and ginger are fully submerged.
5. Seal the jar tightly and give it a gentle shake to mix the ingredients evenly.
6. Let the honey infuse at room temperature for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For stronger infusion, let it sit for up to 1 week, shaking the jar occasionally.
7. After infusion, strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve to remove the zest and ginger pieces, if desired. Alternatively, leave them in for continued flavor enhancement over time.
8. Store the infused honey in a cool, dark place. Use within 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 195.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*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.
