Description
A simple yet flavorful blend of honey infused with chili peppers or hot sauce, perfect for adding a sweet and spicy kick to various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup honey (preferably raw)
- 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce of your choice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring out all components for a smooth cooking process.
- Heat the honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until warm, avoiding overheating.
- Add the crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce and apple cider vinegar, stirring for 5 minutes.
- Simmer gently, ensuring it doesn’t boil, and taste to adjust the heat level.
- Strain the honey into a clean jar to remove solids and store at room temperature.
Notes
Hot honey can be used on pizza, fried chicken, or cheese boards. Experiment with your favorite dishes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot honey, sweet and spicy, homemade condiment, flavored honey, cooking