Description
This easy hot honey recipe combines the natural sweetness of honey with a spicy kick from red pepper flakes. Perfect as a drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, or desserts, this versatile condiment adds a delightful sweet and spicy flavor to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey (raw or organic preferred)
- 1–2 tbsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup honey and 1 to 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes depending on your preferred spice level.
- Heat the Mixture: Warm the honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the honey boil to preserve its natural flavors and avoid burning.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Then pour the hot honey into a jar or bottle and let the flavors meld further at room temperature before using.
- Serve: Drizzle the hot honey over pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, or desserts for a delicious sweet and spicy kick that enhances the taste of your dishes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Use raw or organic honey for the best flavor and health benefits.
- Store hot honey at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
- Do not boil the honey to preserve its enzymes and flavors.
- Shake or stir before each use to redistribute the red pepper flakes if they settle.
