Honey Syrup

Learn how to make honey syrup boiled with fresh lemon juice and zest with this quick and simple 4-ingredient recipe that's great for flavoring cakes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1.5 cups honey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine honey, water, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Continue to boil until mixture thickens and is reduced by a fourth.

Step 2

Pour warm syrup over cake and allow to soak for a few minutes before serving.