Simple Hot Honey Recipe (Fast and Easy to Make!)

Overhead view of a honey stick dripping with honey and sprinkled with red pepper flakes over a glass jar.

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Simple Hot Honey Recipe (Fast and Easy to Make!)

Make this tasty Hot Honey Recipe to add a sweet and spicy kick to all your favorite dishes! This recipe takes less than ten minutes on the stove start to finish, plus you only need 4 simple ingredients. With red pepper flakes and your favorite fresh peppers, make it as fiery or mild as you like and drizzle it on just about anything!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: cup

Calories: 68kcal

Author: Misty

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup honey
2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2-3 fresh chili peppers (such as habaneros, jalapeños, serranos, Fresno chilis, or Thai chilis) stems removed and sliced thickly
2 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Instructions

Add the honey, red pepper flakes, and sliced chilis into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles form on the edges of the pan, stirring occasionally to help it heat evenly.
1 cup honey, 2 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 2-3 fresh chili peppers (such as habaneros, jalapeños, serranos, Fresno chilis, or Thai chilis)
Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to infuse.
Stir in the vinegar. Strain the honey into a glass jar or airtight container and discard the peppers and flakes. *Optional: You can scoop the pepper slices out but leave the red pepper flakes if you want the texture they add.
2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Allow the honey to cool (it will thicken as it cools, but will still be a bit looser than regular honey). Store in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Don't get the honey too hot or it may change color and texture.
Don't skip the infusing step! This is where the flavor comes from.
Adjust the spice level by changing the amount and kind of peppers you use.
Spray your measuring cup and strainer with a tiny bit of non-stick cooking spray to encourage the honey not to stick.

Storage

Store in an air-tight container or jar with a sealed lid. Store it at room temperature, preferably in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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