Hot honey has been having a moment, and I am here for it! This sweet and spicy condiment is incredibly versatile and takes only minutes to make. I love drizzling it on pizza, avocado toast, and even ice cream1. Forget buying it at the store; making it at home is so easy, and you can customize it to your exact spice preference1.
- : Ready in just 3 minutes with 3 simple ingredients1.
- : Perfect on pizza, salads, marinades, cocktails, cheese boards, and more1.
- : Adjust the spice level to your liking1.
- : Keeps indefinitely in your cabinet1.
- : 2 minutes
- : 1–2 minutes
- : 3-4 minutes
- : Makes about ½ cup
- ½ cup raw honey (or agave syrup/vegan honey for a vegan version)1
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or your favorite dried chili)1
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (for tang)1
- : In a small saucepan, mix honey and chili flakes1.
- : Warm over medium heat until it starts to bubble around the edges1.
- : Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar1.
- : Strain for less heat or leave chili flakes in for extra spice that intensifies over time1.
- : Drizzle on everything and enjoy1!
- : Drizzle generously over your favorite slices1.
- : Add a sweet and spicy kick to your morning toast1.
- : Mix into marinades for chicken, pork, or tofu1.
- : Serve alongside your favorite cheeses and crackers1.
- : Surprisingly delicious over vanilla or chocolate ice cream1.
- : Add it on top of freshly baked biscuits2.
- : Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Add more for extra heat, or use a milder chili1.
- : Experiment with different dried chilies for unique flavor profiles1.
- : Use agave syrup or vegan honey instead of raw honey1.
- : Use sliced fresh jalapeño peppers instead of chili flakes2.
Store your homemade hot honey in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep indefinitely due to the preservative properties of honey1.
- Hot honey can last for several months if stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place5.
- Yes, you can use fresh chili peppers instead of chili flakes. Simply chop the peppers and add them to the honey mixture before cooking, and strain out the peppers and seeds after5.
- Yes, just adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly5.
Enjoy your sweet and spicy creation!
