Lactose 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. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden milk derivatives — just pure, pantry-friendly heat. The combination of red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol gives the honey a slow, layered burn, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep things balanced. Gently warming the honey rather than boiling it is the key move, coaxing out all that chile flavor without scorching the natural sweetness. The steeping step is where the magic really happens — the longer you wait, the deeper and spicier the result. Drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or a charcuterie board and watch it disappear fast. Once you've made your own, the store-bought stuff simply won't cut it anymore.
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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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