Celery Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been simpler, and this homemade version puts every store-bought bottle to shame. Fragrant dried chiles de arbol and red pepper flakes slowly infuse into warm honey, building a slow, layered burn that's balanced by a splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt. The steeping process is where the magic happens — the longer you wait, the deeper and spicier the flavor gets, so you're fully in control of the heat level. Once strained into a clean jar, the result is a glossy, amber condiment that drizzles beautifully over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or roasted vegetables. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It keeps well at room temperature and makes a genuinely impressive homemade gift, too.
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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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