You’ve probably heard that the NHS now recommend taking honey to ease nasty coughs. Lemon and honey is a classic natural combination that my mother used to make for us when we were unwell as children. We’ve decided to step it up a notch and ferment the mixture so that you get all the benefits of the traditional mix with the added bonus of fermentation – which apparently boosts gut health and it tastes great too.

Making it couldn’t be easier. You just need:

• An air-tight jar (we use a Kilner jar)
• Unwaxed lemons (I use 3)
• Some fabulous runny honey (I used a 340g jar)
• If you are feeling fancy – A cinnamon stick and or some cardamon seeds

Slice up the lemons thinly and put them into the jar, then add in the spices if you are using them. Next, pour in the honey over the lemons – you need to do this slowly to let any air bubbles come to the top. Make sure that the lemon slices are completely covered by the honey.

Put the jar somewhere where you won’t forget about it – each day you need to release the air out of the jar as fermentation takes place. Don’t worry if nothing much happens for a few days, it takes a while to get going.

After two weeks it’ll be ready. Store the mixture in the fridge, so that fermentation is slowed down. It’ll keep for several months.

You can take a teaspoon of the mixture whenever you need a boost, or you can stir a couple of spoons into some warm water (or something stronger!).

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