Our go-to honey simple syrup recipe is an excellent all-natural simple syrup and so easy to make. We’ve been making this nonstop so that we can have it in the fridge at all times for cocktails, lemonade, and even in some baking recipes!
If you’re anything like us and try to keep the white sugar to a minimum, then welcome to the easiest honey simple syrup recipe. We use this sweet, all-natural syrup in many Fit Foodie Finds recipes such as Homemade Strawberry Basil Lemonade, Spicy Grapefruit Margaritas, and Easy Red Wine Sangria.
What You Need for Honey Simple Syrup
Traditionally, simple syrup is made with a 1:1 ratio of granulated white sugar and water. All we did was swap out the sugar for honey and voila!
Quick Instructions
Making honey simple syrup is extremely easy. Start with a 1:1 ratio of honey to water. Place honey and water into a small pot and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Get our Top 10 5-Star Recipes!
Join our email list for new recipes and BONUS: get our top 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ recipes e-book!
A Few Tips!
Consistency- When you make a simple syrup with white sugar it turns out a bit thicker like syrup. Keep in mind that the consistency of this honey simple syrup is not super thick, so don’t freak out. You are making more of a concentrate rather than a thick syrup.
Boil Time- Do not boil the honey simple syrup for long! You don’t want the honey to burn, so right when the simple syrup comes to a boil, turn heat to low and simmer rather than boil.
Simple Syrup Flavor Combos
This honey simple syrup is the perfect neutral simple syrup that is a great addition to any drink! However, if you would like to add flavor to your simple syrup, you can!
All you have to do is add the below ingredients to the saucepan (in step one in the recipe card), let them boil and simmer and discard them before storage!
- Honey + Cayenne
- Rosemary + Thyme
- Mint + Ginger
- Lemon + Basil
How long does honey simple syrup last?
After the simple syrup has boiled, let it cool completely before pouring it into an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7- 10 days.
Email Me this Recipe
Share your email, and we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus, enjoy weekly doses of recipe inspiration as a bonus!
“*” indicates required fields
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup honey
Instructions
-
Place honey and water into a small saucepan.
-
Bring to a boil, while stirring occasionally. Then, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring consistently.
-
When the syrup has reduced and thickened a little bit, remove from heat, pour into a jar, and place in the fridge to cool.
Tips & Notes
- The ratio for this simple syrup is 1:1 honey to water. Feel free to make as much as you want!
- Storage: store in glass, airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Yields: 2/3 cup
Nutrition facts
Calories: 43kcal Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 0g Fat: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 12g
