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Spiced Rum Infused Honey
Dark rum, warm cinnamon, and crushed cardamom transform everyday honey into a richly spiced condiment. Fresh lemon basil adds a bright herbal finish that perfectly balances the deep, aromatic spices. You'll want to drizzle this complex syrup over warm toast, stir it into hot tea, or feature it on your next cheese board. It takes just a few minutes on the stove before it goes into a jar to steep, building incredible flavor over a week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 tablespoons dark rum
- 4 whole cardamom pods, crushed in your palm
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 sprigs or 8–10 leaves lemon basil
Instructions
- 1Combine the honey, cinnamon sticks, dark rum, crushed cardamom pods, and ground cinnamon in a small saucepan. Warm the mixture gently over low heat until the honey becomes thin and fluid. Keep the heat low so you don't boil away the rum.
- 2Place the lemon basil leaves into a clean 16-ounce glass jar and pour the warm spiced honey directly over them. Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in a cool, dry spot for at least one week to steep.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the infused honey in a cool, dark pantry. It stays fresh for several months.
- Serving: Drizzle over baked brie, stir into black tea, or brush over roasted carrots for a sweet glaze.
- Swap: If you can't find lemon basil, regular sweet basil works beautifully alongside a wide strip of fresh lemon zest.