Easy Hot Honey Syrup Recipe (for pancakes & waffles)

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Easy Hot Honey Syrup Recipe (for pancakes & waffles)

Make this Hot Honey Syrup Recipe next time you want a sweet and spicy twist on your favorite breakfast! It only takes 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make a velvety smooth, buttery maple syrup alternative that has the best spicy honey flavor! Use it on classic pancakes or waffles, try it as a dip for breakfast sausage, jazz up your next batch of chicken and waffles, or drizzle on cornmeal pancakes.

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Course: Breakfast, Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Misty

Equipment

Glass measuring cup

Ingredients

4 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoon honey or hot honey
⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Place ingredients in glass measuring cup or other microwave safe dish.
4 tablespoon butter, 4 tablespoon honey, ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Microwave for 30-60 seconds or until fully melted. Watch carefully after the first 30 seconds to keep it from boiling over. Stir together and serve.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make it spicier by adding more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Try substituting store-bought or homemade chili honey to add another level of flavor.
Use salted butter or add a pinch of salt for more flavor.

Storage and Reheating

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove, stirring every 20-30 seconds until it is loose.

Alternative Cooking Method

You can make this in a small pot over medium-low heat on the stove instead of the microwave.

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