Hot Honey

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey gently. You don’t want it to boil, just heat enough to mix in the spices.

Stir in the red pepper flakes and let them steep in the honey for about 5–10 minutes. The longer it sits, the spicier it gets! If you prefer smooth honey, you can strain out the pepper flakes. Otherwise, leave them in for added texture and heat.

Stir in the apple cider vinegar or lemon juice if you want a little brightness to balance the sweetness.

Let the hot honey cool slightly, then pour it into a jar. Store at room temperature and enjoy!