Homemade Hot Honey (Made in 3 Minutes)
This Homemade Hot Honey recipe is made in just three minutes with three simple ingredients! It's easy to make and perfect for drizzling on pizza, avocado toast, add it to marinades and salad dressings, or anywhere you want sweet heat - the options are endless!
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to 1/2 teaspoon for a more mild heat, or double to make it spicier!
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the honey and chili flakes together. As soon as it starts boiling around the edges, remove from the heat. Add in the apple cider vinegar.½ cup raw honey, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Optionally strain out the chili flakes, or leave them in for a spicier kick that will get spicier as it sits.
- Place in a jar and store your cabinet for about one month, or in the fridge for up to three months.
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Notes
How to adjust the heat: For each ½ cup of honey, start with ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for a gentler kick, 1 teaspoon for more heat, or 2 teaspoons for spicier heat. These are starting amounts; different pepper flakes vary in strength. Start low and adjust to your taste.
