Xanthan Gum Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet, fiery, and endlessly versatile, this hot honey is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. A drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or a wedge of sharp cheese is all it takes to understand the obsession. Many store-bought versions sneak in stabilizers or thickeners to extend shelf life, but this recipe keeps things beautifully clean — just honey, dried chiles, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. The gentle simmer followed by a slow steep is what makes the difference, coaxing deep, rounded heat out of the chiles without scorching the honey or losing that floral sweetness. You control the fire level simply by adjusting how long you let it steep before straining, which means you can dial it up for heat seekers or keep it mild for the whole table. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a glossy, smooth result that pours beautifully every time. Once you have a jar of this in your fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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