Rice Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet, fiery, and endlessly versatile, this hot honey is the kind of condiment that quietly takes over your kitchen once you make it. The combination of red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol gives it a layered, slow-building heat, while a splash of apple cider vinegar cuts through the sweetness with just the right amount of brightness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and starches, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. The process is simple — a gentle warm on the stovetop, a patient steep, and a quick strain — but the result tastes like something you'd pay a premium for at a specialty shop. Drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, cheese boards, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you're feeling adventurous. Steeping time is your secret dial: pull it early for a gentle warmth or let it sit the full half hour for a serious kick. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!