Three Easy Recipes for Delicious Alternatives to Honey
Agave’s not the only substitute for honey: Get creative with some pineapple-, apple-, and kiwi-based honey alternatives!
Honey can be a contentious subject, as we’ve discussed at length here on Tenderly before, but I’m sure we can all agree that the safety of bees is paramount not only for their own sake but for the health of the planet. I’m not here to make a case for whether or not you should eat honey though — instead I’ve got some homemade alternatives to that magical golden liquid, each occupying some of the same culinary spaces. Even if you were never the type to thickly spread honey on your toast, there is a place for some form of sugar in anyone’s pantry. As well as being indispensable in baking, it can in small quantities provide balance to savory flavors and depth to hot drinks and cocktails. Of course there are ingredients like agave or maple syrup that you can buy, but if you feel like being a bit left-field and hands-on, these recipes are for you.
1. Pineapple Coconut Sugar Syrup
This recipe is from CookingWithPlants.com
The first is a recipe that I saw online and was highly intrigued by. I’ll be honest, it tastes absolutely nothing like honey, as the flavors of…
