Homemade Lemons with Honey

5 from 2 votes

Homemade Lemons with Honey

This homemade lemons with honey is perfect for chilly days or just for an evening of relaxation. This delightful combo of lemon and honey delivers a medley of sweet and sour flavors that will have you adding spoonfuls to your tea and more.

Prep Time8

Cook Time0

plus Fermenting time2

Total Time2 8

Course: Condiments, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 100kcal

Author: Maureen Celestine

Equipment

Kitchen tongs
Large pot
1 Pint jar

Ingredients

3 large Meyer lemons
2 . oz. fresh ginger root peeled and sliced
¼ cups kosher salt to scrub lemons
1 ½ cups Raw honey

Instructions

Wash the pint-sized jar and lid with hot, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Fill a large pot with enough water to submerge the jar and bring it to a boil.
Carefully place the cleaned jar into the boiling water using a kitchen tong. Let the jar boil for about 10 minutes to sterilize it.
Turn off the heat, remove the jar with a kitchen tong, and place it on a flat surface or over a drying rack to dry.
Use caution, and wear your gloves if possible.
Place the lemons with ginger into a medium-sized shallow bowl with water. Scrub each lemon with kosher salt to remove any dirt.
3 large Meyer lemons, 2 . oz. fresh ginger root, ¼ cups kosher salt
Using a cutting board, slice the lemons in rounds about ¼ - ½ of an inch or quarters. Peel and slice the ginger thinly if using.
Place the lemon slices and ginger in the jar halfway up, then slowly pour the honey. Repeat until the jar is full. Push down using the bottom of a wooden spoon or any sturdy, slim, rounded object that won’t prick the lemons, ensuring the honey is saturated all over them.
1 ½ cups Raw honey
You can equally massage the lemon slices with the honey in a bowl before adding it to the jar.
Cover the jar and give it a nice shake. Place it in the refrigerator to ferment for at least 12 hours or overnight.
Stores for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.

Notes

Unprocessed honey is definitely the way to go if you want to experience its natural flavors and benefits fully. It pairs exceptionally well with tangy lemons.
For the best flavor, it's important to select firm, brightly colored lemons that are free from any blemishes.
For the best results, it is highly recommended to allow the honeyed lemons to sit for a minimum of 12-48 hours. This will facilitate the blending of the flavors, resulting in a more intensified and well-balanced taste.

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