HOT HONEY

Hot honey is a delicious condiment to keep in your pantry for when you want to add a touch of sweet and spicy magic to your dishes. Yes, you can buy it premade in a store but why bother when it’s so easy to make at home and tastes even better? This simple yet flavor-packed recipe will not only tantalize your senses but also become a versatile companion in your kitchen. Whether you’re drizzling it over pizzas, glazing meats, or mixing it into dressings, this homemade hot honey is bound to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Get ready to experience the irresistible allure of homemade hot honey—a concoction that effortlessly blends the warmth of honey with the fiery kick of chili peppers.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Makes a delicious drizzle for pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and more.
• Easy and quick to make – no special cooking skills required.
• Tastes better and is cheaper to make than store-bought.
• Stays good for a long time.

What Ingredients Do I Need

This recipe only requires 2-3 simple ingredients.

• Honey – I prefer a medium as opposed to a dark honey but any honey will work.
• Chili Flakes – I use dried chili as it stores better but if you use fresh chilies make sure to strain them out before storing.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – I love the mild tangy taste it adds and the vinegar makes the honey more shelf stable but you can omit this if you want. It just won’t keep as long.

How To Make Hot Honey

• Simmer honey with chili flakes (or sliced fresh chilies) – bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the heat from the chilies to infuse the honey.
• Add vinegar (if using) – remove the honey/chili mixture from the heat and add the apple cider vinegar. Stir well.
• Cool – Allow the honey mixture to cool before pouring into a clean jar.

Recipe Tips and Tricks For Success

• Don’t allow the honey to boil. Boiling can make it bitter. Make sure to only bring it to a simmer.
• If using fresh chilies, strain honey before storing for maximum shelf life.

Recipe Variations

I use dried chili flakes for ease and because the honey will stay fresh longer, however you can also use almost any type of fresh chili peppers if you’d like. Keep in mind the kind of chilies you use will affect the final heat level of the finnished hot honey. For a milder hot honey try jalapeno, poblano or mirasol. For medium heat try habanero, scotch bonnet or Thai hot peppers. If you like it hot, try red savina habanero or Indian tezpur. And if you REALLY like it HOT, try ghost pepper or Carolina reaper but don’t say I didn’t warn you!

What To Use Hot Honey On

• Drizzle it on cooked pizza
• Drizzle over fried chicken or chicken tenders
• Use it to make candied bacon
• Use as a condiment in sandwiches
• Drizzle over cornbread
• Drizzle it over vegetables like roasted carrots or Brussels sprouts
• Use it to flavor a stir-fry

Storage Tips

If you use dried chili flakes you can keep hot honey in a covered jar in a dark cupboard. It will keep for up to six months this way. If you use fresh chilies, make sure to strain them out and store the honey in the fridge. It will keep for up to a month. If stored in the fridge the honey may crystalize. Warm it up in a small bowl of hot water until it becomes liquid again.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS;

Does boiling honey ruin it? Boiled honey can become bitter due to a negative chemical change. Boiling it also destroys some of honey's health benefits. It's best to keep it at a light simmer or under 40 degrees celsius (140F).

Is it okay to microwave honey? It's not the ideal way to heat honey. Due to it's viscous nature honey does not heat evenly in a microwave and may develop hot spots which can destroy the taste and health benefits of honey. 

How do you keep honey from crystallizing? Keeping honey at room temperature, away from sunlight in a dark cupboard helps prevent it from crystallizing.

Hot Honey

A delicious condiment that adds sweet heat to any dish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dip, Sauce, Seasoning

Cuisine American

Servings 1 195ml jar (7oz)

Ingredients

  

• 177ml (3/4 cup) liquid honey
• 4g (2 tsp) dried chili flakes (or 2 fresh chilies)
• 14ml (3/4 tbsp) apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

 

• Pour honey into a small pan.
• Add chili flakes (or sliced fresh chili peppers if using) to honey and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes making sure not to boil the honey.
  
• Remove honey mixture from the heat, add vinegar and stir well.
  
• Allow the honey mixture to cool before pouring into a clean jar. At this point you can strain the chili flakes (or fresh chili slices) out if preferred.

Notes

See the “How To Make This” & “Tips For Success” sections above the recipe for more detailed information on the process. 

Keyword apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, chili peppers, Easy, honey, quick, simple

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