Caffeine Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet, fiery, and endlessly versatile, this homemade hot honey is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. A slow, gentle heat coaxes the spice from red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol into the honey without scorching it, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the sweetness. The steeping step is where the real magic happens — the longer you let it sit, the deeper and more intense the heat becomes, so you're fully in control of the final kick. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Once strained into a jar, it keeps beautifully and is ready to drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or honestly just a warm biscuit. It's the kind of small-batch kitchen project that feels impressive but comes together with almost no effort.
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16 servings
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 3 dried chiles de arbol, stems removed
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey, red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, apple cider vinegar, and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey is fluid and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, watching closely so the honey does not boil or scorch.
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