Mediterranean Diet Friendly Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been so simple or so satisfying. This condiment brings together raw honey, fiery red pepper flakes, and smoky chiles de arbol for a drizzle that transforms everything it touches — think roasted vegetables, grilled fish, flatbreads, or a simple cheese board. The splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the sweetness, which is exactly the kind of layered, ingredient-forward flavor this way of eating celebrates. Olive oil and fresh produce get most of the glory, but a well-made pantry staple like this is what quietly elevates a whole week of meals. The process is low and slow on purpose — keeping the honey just below a boil preserves its natural character while letting the chiles gently infuse every drop. Steeping time is your secret weapon here: pull it early for a gentle warmth or let it sit the full half hour for something that really bites back. Once strained and cooled, it keeps beautifully in a glass jar and is ready to reach for whenever a dish needs that perfect finishing touch.
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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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