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Basil & Lemon Honey

Source of Recipe

From "What Can I Bring?" by Elizabeth Heiskell


Recipe Introduction

"There is no excuse in the world not to make this simple recipe. I mean, really, the bees have already done all the hard work for you. They are the ones that have risked life and wings to satisfy our sweet tooth. Although honey is perfect as is, gilding the lily is always a good idea."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 cup honey
â—¦ 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
â—¦ ¾ teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)


Recipe

Pour water to a depth of 1 inch into bottom of a double boiler over medium; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer; place all the ingredients in top of double boiler over simmering water. (Make sure the top of the double boiler does not touch simmering water.)

Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer registers 185° F, about 5 minutes. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 more minutes, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain temperature.

Remove from heat, and cool 10 minutes. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a half-pint jar. Wipe jar rim; cover with metal lid, and screw on band. Store at room temperature up to 8 weeks.



Makes 1 pint
• Hands-on: 10 minutes
• Total: 25 minutes