Description
Easy homemade hot honey recipe ready in 10 minutes with just 2 ingredients. This sweet and spicy condiment transforms pizza, fried chicken, and more with its perfect balance of honey and chili heat.
Ingredients
1 cup liquid honey (clover, wildflower, or raw honey)
2–3 tablespoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1–2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
Small saucepan
Glass jar with tight-fitting lid
Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine 1 cup honey and 2-3 tablespoons red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
2. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until small bubbles form around the edges (do not boil).
3. Remove from heat immediately once bubbles appear.
4. Let steep off heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse flavors.
5. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar if desired for extra tang.
6. Taste carefully and add more chili flakes if you want more heat.
7. Strain through fine mesh sieve for smooth honey, or leave flakes in for continued infusion.
8. Pour into clean glass jar and seal tightly.
9. Store at room temperature in a cool, dark cupboard for up to 6 months.
Notes
Use liquid honey for easiest infusion—raw honey preserves natural enzymes.
Start with 2 tablespoons chili flakes for mild heat, 3+ tablespoons for spicy.
Fresh garlic or herbs require refrigeration and use within 1 week.
Honey should never fully boil—remove when small bubbles form.
Pair with honey glazed ham, fried chicken, pizza, biscuits, or baked brie.
For variations: add smoked paprika for smoky depth, citrus zest for brightness, or garlic powder for savory notes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Stovetop Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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