Description
Learn how to make your own hot honey at home with this easy and flavorful recipe. Sweet, spicy, and versatile, this hot honey is perfect for drizzling on pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Honey
- 1 cup
Crushed Red Pepper Honey
- 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes or 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, sliced
Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Simmer. Add the honey and crushed red pepper flakes (or jalapeño slices) to a medium sauté pan or saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the honey lightly begins to simmer. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Rest. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Taste. Adjust heat level by adding more pepper flakes or letting it infuse longer.
- Strain. Once desired heat is achieved, strain honey into a jar. Stir in apple cider vinegar.
- Serve or store. Use immediately or follow storage instructions below.
Notes
- Storage instructions: Hot honey can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 months. If using fresh peppers, refrigerate and use within 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
