Tree Nut 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. A handful of pantry staples — honey, red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt — come together in a single saucepan to create something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The gentle heat of medium-low keeps the honey fluid without scorching, while a slow steep lets you dial in exactly how much kick you want. Longer steeping means more fire, so you're fully in control of the final result. Straining out the solids at the end leaves you with a glossy, beautifully clear jar of heat-infused honey that's ready to drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or anything else that could use a little edge. Store-bought versions often come with mystery additives and inflated price tags, but this homemade batch is nothing but clean, simple ingredients — no hidden fillers, no cross-contact concerns. Once you have a jar of this on the counter, you'll wonder how you ever cooked 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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