Honey Syrup

By JimMac

"This is a great syrup for pouring over gingerbread, but it is wonderful on almost anything. For best flavor, poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring syrup."

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until boiling. Continue to boil until the mixture is reduced by a fourth. Pour warm syrup over cake and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.