Sweet Homemade Hot Honey (Printable)

Luscious spicy-sweet honey infusion ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over pizza, chicken, cheese, and desserts.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup high-quality honey

02 - 2 tablespoons dried red chili flakes

03 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

01 - Combine honey and chili flakes in a small saucepan set over low heat.

02 - Heat mixture gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Maintain low temperature to avoid boiling while allowing flavors to infuse.

03 - Remove from heat and allow to steep for 10 to 15 minutes to develop spiciness.

04 - Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove chili flakes, or leave flakes in for additional heat and visual appeal.

05 - Stir in apple cider vinegar if using to enhance brightness.

06 - Transfer to clean, airtight jar or bottle. Cool completely before sealing. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.

01 -

It transforms ordinary delivery night pizza into something that tastes like it came from a gourmet wood-fired restaurant
The homemade version costs a fraction of store-bought versions and lets you control exactly how much heat you want
It keeps practically forever in your pantry, making it the perfect DIY gift for food-loving friends

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Never walk away while heating honey because it can bubble up suddenly and make a terrible mess on your stove
The heat level will intensify over the first few days, so start with less spice than you think you need
If honey has crystallized, simply warm the jar in a bowl of hot water before using and it will become perfectly smooth again

03 -

Use a heat-proof silicone spatula for stirring since metal spoons can get uncomfortably hot
Make a double batch during the holidays because everyone will want their own jar