Sweet Homemade Hot Honey (Printable)

Create a luscious spicy-sweet honey infusion perfect for drizzling over your favorite dishes.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup high-quality honey

02 - 2 tablespoons dried red chili flakes

03 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)

01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and chili flakes.

02 - Gently heat the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil; just warm enough to infuse the flavors.

03 - Remove from heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes for more intense heat.

04 - Strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the chili flakes (or leave them in for extra kick and visual appeal).

05 - Stir in apple cider vinegar if using.

06 - Pour hot honey into a clean, airtight jar or bottle.

07 - Cool completely before sealing. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.

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It takes fifteen minutes to make but makes everything taste like you spent hours thinking about flavor
That sweet heat combo works on literally everything from ice cream to morning toast

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Honey should never boil or youll lose the delicate nuanced flavors that make it worth buying good stuff
The heat continues developing as it sits so day three is way spicier than day one

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Use a glass jar with a wide mouth for easy pouring and even easier spoon access
Make a double batch because it disappears faster than you expect and it takes the same amount of time