Description
Learn how to make your own delicious and versatile hot honey at home with this easy recipe. Sweet, spicy, and with a touch of tang, this condiment is perfect for drizzling over a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Honey Hot Honey:
- 1 cup honey
Spice Mixture:
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (for brightness)
Instructions
- Infuse the Honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the honey is thin and infused with heat. Do not boil.
- Enhance Flavor: Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes to intensify the flavor. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the pepper flakes, if desired.
- Add Tang: Stir in apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick, then let cool completely.
- Store: Transfer to a clean jar or squeeze bottle for storage.
Notes
- Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 months.
- Try it drizzled over pizza, fried chicken, roasted veggies, biscuits, or even ice cream.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
