Lemon Spread Honey
Brighten your breakfast table or dessert spread with this luscious Lemon Spread Honey, a velvety blend of sweet honey and tangy fresh lemons. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, transforms simple pantry staples like honey, eggs, and butter into a silky citrus custard bursting with zesty flavor. Gently cooked over a double boiler to achieve its creamy texture, this spread strikes the perfect balance of tart and sweet, enhanced with the richness of natural honey. It's ideal for slathering on fluffy scones, warm toast, or pancakes, and also doubles as a delightful topping for yogurt, cheesecake, or parfaits. Homemade and all-natural, this lemon honey spread is a versatile treat that will elevate any meal or dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Honey
- 2 Lemons (zested and juiced)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium, heatproof bowl, whisk together the eggs and a pinch of salt until well blended.
Wash and zest the lemons, ensuring only the yellow outer layer is used. Juice the lemons to yield approximately 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter on low heat, being careful not to brown it.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
Gradually pour the warm honey-butter-lemon mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
Set a saucepan of simmering water on the stove. Place the bowl with the egg mixture over the saucepan, creating a double boiler setup. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Gently cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula, for 8-10 minutes or until it thickens to a custard-like consistency. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
Once thickened, remove the bowl from heat and strain the lemon-honey spread through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps or zest.
Let the spread cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Enjoy the Lemon Spread Honey on toast, scones, pancakes, or as a sweet topping for your favorite desserts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*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.
