The Ultimate Homemade Hot Honey Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought!)
Hot Honey Recipe If you have not jumped on the hot honey trend yet, you are seriously missing out! This liquid gold is the perfect balance of sweet
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine Ingredients: Pour the honey into a small saucepan. Add the dried red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, salt, and fresh sliced peppers (if using).
Heat Gently: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. You want to bring the honey to a very gentle simmer. Do not let it boil vigorously, as honey can scorch easily and boil over quickly.
Simmer: Once you see tiny bubbles forming around the edges, lower the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 to 10 minutes. This helps the essential oils from the peppers infuse into the honey.
Steep: Remove the pan from the heat. Let it sit for another 10 to 15 minutes. This is where the magic happens! The longer it sits, the spicier it gets.
Strain (Optional): Place a fine-mesh sieve over your clean glass jar. Pour the warm honey through the sieve to remove the pepper flakes and seeds. Mom Tip: I usually strain most of it but add a teaspoon of the flakes back into the jar because it looks pretty!
Cool and Store: Let the honey cool completely to room temperature before sealing the lid. It will thicken up as it cools.
