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Three-Citrus Honey-Butter Syrup

Instead of pouring syrup and butter over a stack of pancakes, we put the butter in the syrup. This sweet and creamy syrup is also great on Cinnamon Buns (page 225).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest
1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1/2 cup honey

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.

    Step 2

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the orange zest, lime zest, grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, and honey. Bring to a boil and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Remove from the heat. Serve warm.

  2. Make Ahead

    Step 3

    The syrup will keep, covered, for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

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