Move over sugar – there’s a new golden sweetener in town.

This smooth, rich Honey Chocolate Syrup is my latest ode to Yorkshire ingredients and timeless cocoa traditions. Inspired by a meeting with a local beekeeper and sweetened with the incredible Cridling Honey from Cridling Stubbs, it’s a naturally indulgent alternative to store-bought chocolate sauces – no refined sugar, no dairy, just honest ingredients and heaps of flavour.

If you’ve ever searched for a refined sugar-free chocolate syrup, a honey chocolate sauce for pancakes, or a healthier cocoa drizzle, this might just be your new go-to. It’s rich enough for dessert, mellow enough for breakfast, and versatile enough for all-day use – especially if you're looking to eat local, support bee-friendly farming, or just fancy a proper Yorkshire twist.

What Makes This Honey Chocolate Syrup Special?

Made with Cridling Honey – a small-batch honey with floral notes and mellow sweetness  

No refined sugar, dairy-free, and gluten-free  

Naturally sweetened chocolate syrup with a smooth texture and gentle cocoa bitterness  

Historically rooted – a nod to Mesoamerican cacao traditions where honey was the original sweetener  

Perfect for chocolate pairings – works beautifully with Greek yoghurt, goat cheese, banana bread and beyond

The Recipe: Honey Chocolate Syrup

 

A Taste of the Past – Chocolate Before Sugar

It’s easy to forget, but long before sugar became the global sweetener of choice, honey was the original companion to cacao. From the ceremonial cacao drinks of the Maya to the earliest European hot chocolate blends, honey played a vital role in enhancing and preserving chocolate’s complex flavours.

This syrup isn’t just delicious – it’s a way to connect with those traditions while celebrating our own local harvests and makers.

Try It In:

- A honey mocha (swap your usual syrup)  

- A marinade or glaze for barbecue meats  

- A base for iced chocolate or frozen desserts  

- Artisan chocolate cocktails – mix with cold brew cocoa or a splash of amaretto  

Final Thoughts

This Honey Chocolate Syrup is more than just a sweet treat – it’s a celebration of sustainability, local flavour, and the deep-rooted harmony between bee and bean. Cridling Honey brings its Yorkshire terroir into every spoonful, and when combined with good cocoa, the result is both nostalgic and new.

Give it a try – and let the bees do the sweet talking.