This 3-ingredient easy hot honey recipe is so simple to prepare and super versatile. Use it on anything from baked goods to grilled meats and everything in between! And the best part is that it can be stored for later use!

If you’re looking for a new hot sauce alternative that has delectable notes of sweetness and heat, then this homemade hot honey recipe is for you! Not only is this recipe simple, but you can have a delicious condiment in no time. Use it on sweet and savory dishes for a delicious spicy kick. Honey never tasted so good, and it’s a great anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. A win-win in our book!

What you’ll need

• Honey 
• Red chili flakes (adjust the heat level to suit your tastes)
• Apple cider vinegar

How to make hot honey

• Heat honey and red chili flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Do not bring it to a boil, or the honey will run the risk of crystallizing.
• Promptly remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.
• Pour it into a jar (or a bowl if using right away).
• You can also strain it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the red pepper flakes, for a clear hot honey syrup.

Storing hot honey

Store it in a tightly sealed lidded jar in your cupboard for up to 6 weeks, then transfer it to your refrigerator. Once refrigerated, it may run the risk of crystallizing. Heat through to re-liquify before using.

Ways to use hot honey

• Pizza: Drizzle over fruit and cheese, or prosciutto pizza for a fantastic flavor.
• Fried chicken and Waffles: Replace maple syrup with a little hot honey for delicious, sweet-heat.
• Hot honey wings: Toss crispy wings with honey mixture for the perfect sweet and spicy crunch.
• Charcuterie Boards: Serve as a side condiment with cheese, bread, and sliced deli meats.
• Grilled Cheese: Try it on ham and apple grilled cheese sandwiches!
• Salads: Spice up your blue cheese (or goat cheese) and beet salads with hot honey.
• Vegetables: This honey mixture is perfect on baked or grilled carrots!
• Cornbread: Spicy hot honey and cornbread are a marriage made in heaven. Its also great on fresh baked biscuits.
• Cocktails and beverages: Use in bourbon or rum cocktails or any adult beverage that calls for honey or simple syrup. Amp up a hot toddy with this spicy honey!
• BBQ Glaze: Use as a glaze for smoked riblets, pork tenderloin, seafood or salmon.
• Sauces: Add it to tomato-based BBQ sauces for an added level of heat! Use as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or nuggets.
• Cheese: This hot honey tastes great when drizzled over a creamy baked or grilled brie. Or, drizzle it over smoked cream cheese for a simple, sweet, and smoky appetizer.

Variations

• Vegan alterative: Make a batch of hot honey suitable for vegan diets by using a vegan honey alternative. Follow the recipe card below for the best results.
• Chipotle hot honey: Use 1-2 dried chipotle peppers cut or broken into fourths instead of red chili flakes. Add a pinch of salt. This mixture will be spicy, smoky, and sweet, all wrapped into one. Strain and use on BBQ ribs, chicken wings, or ham.
• Fresh chili peppers: Omit dried chili flakes and instead simmer 1 large jalapeno OR 1 small serrano pepper sliced with the honey. Add cider vinegar as instructed. Strain and use as directed, You can also use hot peppers like habanero at your discretion.

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Easy Hot Honey

This 3-ingredient easy hot honey recipe is so simple to prepare and super versatile. Use it on anything from baked goods to grilled meats and everything in between! And the best part is that it can be stored for later use!

Course Sauces

Cuisine American, American Food

Keyword hot chili honey, hot honey

Prep Time 8 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cup

Calories 1066kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Heat honey and red chili flakes in a saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Do not bring it to a boil, or the honey will run the risk of crystallizing.
• Promptly remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.
• Pour it into a jar (or a bowl if using right away).
• You can also strain it for a clear hot honey syrup.
• Store it in a tightly sealed lidded jar in your cupboard for up to 6 weeks, then transfer it to your refrigerator. Once refrigerated, it may run the risk of crystallizing. Heat through to re-liquify before using.

Notes

Hot honey variations

Vegan hot honey: Use a vegan honey alternative and follow the recipe below for the best results.

Chipotle hot honey: Use 1-2 dried chipotle peppers cut or broken into fourths instead of red chili flakes. This mixture will be spicy, smoky, and sweet, all wrapped into one. Strain and use on BBQ ribs, wings, or ham.

Fresh chili hot honey: Simmer 1 large jalapeno OR 1 small serrano pepper sliced with the honey. Strain and use as directed.

Nutrition

Calories: 1066kcal | Carbohydrates: 285g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 279g | Vitamin A: 3558IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 4mg

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