Sweet Homemade Hot Honey (Print Version)

A luscious, spicy-sweet honey infusion perfect for drizzling over your favorite foods

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup high-quality honey

02 - 2 tablespoons dried red chili flakes

03 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)

01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and chili flakes.

02 - Gently heat the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil; just warm enough to infuse the flavors.

03 - Remove from heat and let steep for 10–15 minutes for more intense heat.

04 - Strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the chili flakes (or leave them in for extra kick and visual appeal).

05 - Stir in apple cider vinegar if using.

06 - Pour hot honey into a clean, airtight jar or bottle.

07 - Cool completely before sealing. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.

01 -

It transforms ordinary weeknight pizza into something that feels takeout worthy
The homemade version costs a fraction of store bought versions and you control the heat level
It keeps for months in your pantry, ready to rescue boring meals instantly

02 -

Never boil honey, it alters the flavor and can make it bitter. Low and slow is the only way.
The honey will thicken as it cools, so do not panic if it looks thinner than you expected when it is warm.
Infusion continues in the jar, so the flavor will develop and intensify over the first week.

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Warm the jar slightly in a bowl of hot water if the honey crystallizes over time
Use a funnel when transferring hot honey to avoid sticky messes