Paraben Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been this satisfying, and this homemade version puts every store-bought bottle to shame. The combination of red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt transforms plain honey into something genuinely addictive — warm, complex, and just fiery enough to keep you reaching for more. Many commercial condiments sneak in preservatives and additives that can be a real concern for anyone keeping a close eye on ingredient labels, so making your own from scratch is a smart and delicious move. The low-and-slow stovetop method is key here: gently warming the honey without letting it boil protects its natural character while coaxing out all that chile depth. A 20-to-30-minute steep lets you dial in exactly how much heat you want before straining everything into a clean jar. Drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or roasted vegetables — honestly, it improves almost everything it touches. Once you have a jar of this in your kitchen, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
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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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