High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Hot Honey
Hot honey has taken over restaurant menus and charcuterie boards everywhere, and for good reason — that sweet-heat combination is genuinely addictive. The problem with most store-bought versions is that they often sneak in corn syrup or other sweeteners to cut costs and extend shelf life. This homemade version keeps it clean and pure, built on nothing but real honey, dried chiles de arbol, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt. The low-and-slow warming method coaxes out the heat from the chiles without scorching the honey, and the steeping step lets you dial in exactly how fiery you want the final product. A quick strain through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a glossy, beautifully clear condiment that looks like it came from a fancy specialty shop. Drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or a wedge of sharp cheese and you'll wonder how you ever lived without a jar of this in your kitchen.
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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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