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Hot Honey
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Hot Honey Recipe

This hot honey takes honey to new fiery levels - in just minutes, and with 3 simple ingredients, it's incredible drizzled on biscuits, fried chicken and even waffles! (It also makes a wonderful gift idea, too!)
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword condiment, Honey, Hot Honey, Spicy Honey
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 12 oz
Author Sheryl

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • pint canning jar with ring and lid (for storage)

Ingredients

  • 12 oz honey
  • 3 tsp red pepper flakes** or your choice of dry chiles, see notes far below
  • 1.5 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan on low heat, combine honey with red pepper flakes. Slowly heat to a simmer for 12-15 minutes to infuse the chiles in the honey.
  • Remove from heat; strain out chiles. Add apple cider vinegar and stir to combine.
  • Transfer to a glass jar with lid or your choice of storage container and store at room temperature. Serve alongside your favorite biscuits, fried chicken, waffles, tea and more.

Notes

**Adjust the chiles in the recipe more or less based on your personal desire. 

Reduce the size of the recipe for a smaller quantity:

  • 8 oz honey
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar