This is so straightforward that it can hardly be called a recipe, but honey simple syrup is undoubtedly one of the most useful little tricks I have ever learned in the kitchen. When you combine equal parts honey and water, and then gently stir for just a couple of minutes over very low heat until the honey has dissolved, what you end up with is a fantastically versatile and complex syrup that will mix effortlessly into anything. It is indispensable for sweetening all kinds of cocktails, marinades, dressings, and more. Honey simple syrup is a truly workhorse ingredient that will up your kitchen game and substantially enrich your culinary repertoire...just like pure liquid gold.
Honey simple syrup is an essential ingredient in the classic Bee's Knees cocktail.
Ingredients for Honey Simple Syrup
- honey (preferably raw)
- water
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Pour the honey into a small saucepan.
Then add the water.
Place the saucepan over very low heat and stir just until the honey dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Allow the syrup to cool briefly, and then pour it into a clean jar.
Once the syrup is completely cool, cover the jar.
Hint: Since this syrup is made from equal parts honey and water, it can easily be scaled up or down to suit your needs. Making cocktails for a crowd? You can simply double, triple, or quadruple it. Just need a splash or two to sweeten up a marinade? You can also half it of course.
Equipment
Any small saucepan will do here when mixing up this syrup over the stove, but my vessel of choice is a butter warmer. With its pixie proportions and handy side spouts, it's just perfect for the job. And once the syrup is done, I recommend a lidded glass jar for purposes of storage.
Storage
Honey simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for at least a month. (And I must confess, I've also kept it on my kitchen counter for weeks at a time...so far, so good.)
Top tip
The variety of honey that you use here will greatly impact the flavor of your syrup. As a general rule, light colored honey will produce a rather mild flavored syrup, while dark colored honey will typically offer more richness and complexity.
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📖 Recipe
Honey Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Pour the honey into a small saucepan, and then add the water.
- Place the saucepan over very low heat and stir just until the honey dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Allow the syrup to cool briefly, and then pour it into a clean jar.
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