To make hot honey, follow these simple steps using just a few ingredients:
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey (light, raw honey recommended)
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes or 1 fresh jalapeño pepper sliced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine and Heat: In a small saucepan, add the honey and crushed red pepper flakes (or sliced jalapeño). Heat over medium-low heat until the honey just begins to simmer, about 1-2 minutes. Stir to combine and avoid boiling the honey to preserve its enzymes and flavor
- Infuse: Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the spicy flavor to infuse into the honey. For a stronger heat, you can add more chili flakes or let it infuse longer
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the honey to check the spice level. Add more chili flakes or honey if needed to balance the heat and sweetness
- Strain: Strain the honey through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar to remove the pepper flakes or jalapeño slices. Straining is optional if you prefer a chunkier texture
- Add Vinegar: Stir in the apple cider vinegar to add a tangy balance to the sweetness and spice
- Store and Serve: Store your hot honey in an airtight container at room temperature. It can last for several months. Drizzle it on pizza, biscuits, fried chicken, or use it in dressings and cocktails
This quick and easy recipe takes about 15 minutes total and yields a versatile sweet-spicy condiment
