Lemon Infused Honey with Variations
Brighten your pantry with this versatile and aromatic Lemon-Infused Honey recipe, featuring a delightful mix of citrusy zest and natural sweetness. Perfectly suited for tea lovers and food enthusiasts alike, this DIY infusion combines raw honey with thin slices of organic lemon, creating a flavorful and nutrient-rich sweetener. Want to take it up a notch? Explore tempting variations by adding a sprig of fresh rosemary for a herbal twist, a cinnamon stick for warm spiciness, or fresh ginger slices for a zesty kick. With just 10 minutes of preparation and no cooking required, this customizable recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Use it to add a burst of flavor to teas, drizzle over yogurt or desserts, or enhance your favorite breakfast dishes. Healthy, elegant, and endlessly creative, this infused honey is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Honey (preferably raw)
- 1 large Organic lemon (thinly sliced, seeds removed)
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary sprig (optional variation)
- 1 Cinnamon stick (optional variation)
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (sliced, optional variation)
Instructions
1. Wash the lemon thoroughly and pat it dry. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the lemon into rounds and remove any seeds.
2. In a clean, sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid (at least 12 ounces in size), layer the lemon slices at the bottom.
3. If opting for a variation, add your chosen ingredient (e.g., a sprig of rosemary, a cinnamon stick, or fresh ginger slices) alongside the lemon slices in the jar.
4. Pour the honey over the lemon and optional ingredients, ensuring the honey completely covers them.
5. Use a clean spoon to gently press down on the lemons and other ingredients to release their flavors into the honey. Remove any air bubbles by stirring gently with the spoon.
6. Seal the jar tightly and let the mixture infuse at room temperature for 24-48 hours. For a more intense flavor, you can let it infuse for up to one week, shaking the jar gently every day to mix the flavors.
7. After infusing, you can either strain the honey to remove the solids or leave them in the jar for continued flavor development. Store the honey in a cool, dark place or refrigerate for longer storage.
8. Use the lemon-infused honey as a natural sweetener in teas, drizzle it over yogurt, toast, or desserts, or enjoy it by the spoonful.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*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.
