Description
Learn how to make a vibrant and spicy hot honey with just a few simple ingredients. This sweet and fiery condiment combines honey, crushed red pepper flakes, hot sauce, salt, and apple cider vinegar to create the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Ideal for drizzling over pizza, fried chicken, vegetables, or even cheese, this quick and easy hot honey recipe can be prepared in under 10 minutes and stored for future use.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Honey Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Warm the Honey: Add the honey to a small pot and place it over medium-low heat. Gently warm the honey to prepare it for infusion.
- Add Seasonings: As the honey begins to warm, add the crushed red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and salt. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Heat to Foamy Bubbles: Continue warming the mixture until the honey is covered in small foamy bubbles, indicating it is sufficiently infused. Be careful not to overheat; immediately remove the pot from the heat once bubbles appear.
- Cool and Add Vinegar: Let the honey cool for 2 minutes, then stir in the apple cider vinegar to add a subtle tang and balance the heat.
- Store the Hot Honey: Pour the mixture into a glass jar or container. Allow it to come to room temperature before sealing and storing. Use as desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes and hot sauce to make the honey more or less spicy according to your taste.
- Store the hot honey in a sealed glass jar at room temperature for up to 1 month.
- This hot honey is excellent drizzled over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or cheese boards.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, strain out the red pepper flakes after warming.
