Gluten Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet, fiery, and endlessly versatile, this hot honey is the kind of condiment that quietly takes over your kitchen once you make it the first time. The combination of red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol gives it a layered, slow-building heat, while a splash of apple cider vinegar cuts through the sweetness with just enough brightness to keep things interesting. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading anxiety or worrying about hidden additives the way there can be with store-bought versions. The process is wonderfully low-effort — a gentle simmer, a patient steep, and a quick strain is all it takes to land something that tastes genuinely artisanal. Drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, cheese boards, or even a bowl of vanilla ice cream if you're feeling bold. The steeping step is where the real magic happens, and you're in full control of how much heat ends up in the final jar. Make one batch and you'll understand immediately why this stuff has a cult following.
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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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