Recipes Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Syrup Recipes Honey Syrup 4.3 (13) 13 Reviews 3 Photos Learn how to make honey syrup with this easy recipe. This is a great syrup for pouring over gingerbread, but it is wonderful on almost anything. For the best flavor, poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring syrup. Recipe by DeniseNH Updated on April 5, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups honey ½ cup water ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest Directions 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. Pour warm syrup over cake and allow to soak for a few minutes before serving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 130 Calories 35g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 130 % Daily Value * Sodium 2mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 35g Protein 0g Vitamin C 3mg 14% Calcium 3mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 29mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved