This syrupy and delicious apple honey is the perfect honey alternative for vegans. It's incredibly easy to make, requiring just 3 ingredients and 30 minutes!
Start by washing the apples under cold water to remove any lingering pesticide residue and dirt.
5 apples
Roughly chop apples into fourths and remove seeds and stems. No need to peel the apples as the pectin in the skin helps to naturally thicken the apple honey.
Add the apples to a blender or food processor and puree until almost smooth. Small chunks of peel are fine.
Strain the apple puree over a bowl or pan with a nut milk bag or mesh strainer to separate the juice. It should result in 1.5-2 cups of apple juice. If you have a higher amount of juice, increase sugar to 3/4 cups.
Add the apple juice to pan along with the lemon juice and sugar and set temperature to high, stirring constantly for the first couple minutes until the sugar dissolves. If adding a chamomile tea bag, add in now and then remove after 10 minutes.
½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 chamomile tea bag
Bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle boil (about medium heat) until the liquid reduces by half; about 20-25 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a sealable glass container. The vegan honey will thicken as it cools so don't worry if it's not syrupy when you first remove it from heat.
Notes
A serving is equivalent to approximately one tablespoon.Store in an airtight glass container in a cool, dark place such as a pantry or refrigerator. Consistency will be thicker in the refrigerator.