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Easy Hot Honey

This delightful Easy Hot Honey combines the rich sweetness of honey with the spicy kick of dried red pepper flakes, perfect for elevating both sweet and savory dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 64
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • ½ cup honey Luxuriously sweet with a silky texture.
  • ¾ tsp dried red pepper flakes Adds a warm, aromatic heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the honey and dried red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan on medium-low heat and stir the mixture often. As soon as the honey begins to simmer, immediately remove it from heat.
  3. Pour the hot honey into a dry glass jar, honey pot, or honey dispenser. Optionally, use a fine mesh strainer to separate the pepper flakes.
  4. Allow the ingredients to infuse for at least a week, stirring occasionally or flipping the jar to keep the flakes moving.
  5. Store in a lidded jar at room temperature away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the dried red pepper flakes before adding to honey. Adjust the amount of pepper flakes based on your preferred heat level. Try adding spices like cinnamon or garlic powder for variety.