Peanut Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been this easy to make at home, and once you try a drizzle of this stuff, store-bought versions will feel like a distant memory. The combination of red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol gives the honey a slow, building warmth, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep things balanced. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to worry about — just pure, pantry-friendly flavor. The low-and-slow cooking method is key here: keeping the heat gentle prevents scorching and lets the chiles infuse the honey without turning bitter. The steeping step is where the magic really happens, and you can dial the spice level up or down simply by adjusting how long you let it sit. Once strained into a jar, it's endlessly versatile — drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, roasted vegetables, or honestly anything that could use a little fire and sweetness.
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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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