Homemade Hot Honey Recipe

Homemade Hot Honey is a spicy and sweet condiment that adds a kick to your favorite dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a versatile sauce that can be drizzled on pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, and more. This easy recipe allows you to customize the level of heat to suit your taste buds.

Why Make This Recipe

Making your own Hot Honey at home gives you control over the level of spiciness and sweetness. You can adjust the amount of chili flakes and cayenne pepper to achieve the perfect balance for your palate. Plus, it’s a quick and cost-effective way to elevate your dishes with a unique flavor profile.

How to Make Homemade Hot Honey

Ingredients:

• 1 cup honey


• 2 tablespoons chili flakes, or to taste


• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)


• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, and cayenne pepper (if using).


2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.


3. Once the mixture has infused with the chili flakes, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Stir in the apple cider vinegar.


4. Pour the hot honey through a fine mesh strainer to remove the chili flakes, if desired. Store in a clean jar or bottle and keep at room temperature.

How to Serve Homemade Hot Honey

Drizzle Hot Honey over pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches, biscuits, or even roasted vegetables for a spicy-sweet kick. It can also be used as a marinade or glaze for meats or added to salad dressings for a hint of heat.

How to Store Homemade Hot Honey

Store your Hot Honey in a clean, airtight jar or bottle at room temperature. It does not need to be refrigerated. Ensure the container is sealed properly to maintain freshness.

Tips to Make Homemade Hot Honey

• Adjust the amount of chili flakes and cayenne pepper to suit your preferred level of spiciness.


• Stir the hot honey frequently while simmering to prevent it from burning.


• Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the chili flakes for a smoother consistency, if desired.

Homemade Hot Honey Recipe

Elevate your dishes with a kick of heat and sweetness by making your own Homemade Hot Honey. This versatile condiment is perfect for drizzling over a variety of foods and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Condiment

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chili flakes or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

 

• In a small saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, and cayenne pepper (if using).
• Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once the mixture has infused with the chili flakes, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Stir in the apple cider vinegar.
• Pour the hot honey through a fine mesh strainer to remove the chili flakes, if desired. Store in a clean jar or bottle and keep at room temperature.

Keyword cayenne pepper, chili flakes, condiment, Homemade, Hot Honey, Spicy, sweet