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Vegan apple honey in a glass jar with a honey dipper.
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Easy Apple Honey (Vegan Honey)

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!
Course Sauces & Dressings
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 70kcal
Author Rachel

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Mesh Strainer or Nut Milk Bag

Ingredients

  • 5 apples
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 chamomile tea bag optional for more authentic honey flavor, if wanting more apple flavor, omit the tea bag
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Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg