I have this nice and loving memory of my mother teaching me how to make spicy and sweet hot honey using her own special hot honey recipe. She taught me how to do it when I fell in love with the taste. And now, my family and kids love this stuff the same way!
When you first try this recipe, you will get a sweet flavor followed by an overwhelming heat. This is why this spicy condiment is used in different foods like pizza, chicken, and even biscuits.
This drizzling sauce is super quick and easy to make. And all you need is honey and a little bit of heat to make this flavored honey. So, without further ado, let’s learn all things hot honey!
Why You’ll Love This Hot Honey Recipe
- Made very fast.
- Customizable spice levels.
- Very versatile for different uses.
- Has a long shelf life.
- Upgrades both savory and sweet dishes.
What Is Hot Honey?
Hot honey is basically honey cooked with any kind of chilli. As I said, you can use any kind of chilli to make this spicy honey, like chilli flakes, fresh chilli, or chilli powder.
The flavor profile is both sweet and spicy. You first get attacked with the sweetness, then the heat sneaks in. So, it is totally different than regular honey. And because of how great it tastes and how versatile it is, it’s been trendy for a while.
Ingredients for Hot Honey Recipe
- Honey: What type of honey you want to use depends on you. There’s no best type of honey because whatever one you like is the best.
- Chilli: You can use different stages of chilli, like chilli flakes, fresh chilli, or chilli powder.
- Optional Flavor Add-in: As an add-in, you can use a little apple cider vinegar or the regular vinegar.
Heat Level Control
- You can make mild, medium, or spicy homemade hot honey by adjusting the amount of chilli you use.
- How long you let the chilli infuse with the honey will affect the spice level.
- If your infused honey is too spicy, you need to add more honey to balance the heat.
Cooking Method Options
- Cooking your honey with chilli flakes over the stovetop is the fastest option.
- If you grill the chilli-infused honey, you will get a more smoky flavor.
- You can bake the sweet and spicy honey in the oven, too, which is the hands-free method.
- An air fryer is also another option to make this chilly honey.
Storage & Shelf Life
- It’s best to store hot honey at room temperature instead of refrigerating it.
- The best container to store hot honey is an airtight jar.
- You can use your homemade honey for about 3 to 6 months after making it.
- Give your hot honey jar a little warm water bath to re-liquify the crystallized honey.
How to Serve Hot Honey
- Serve hot honey on pizza.
- Use this spicy honey on fried chicken and wings.
- Add a dash of chilli honey on biscuits and cornbread.
- Place a small dish full of hot honey on your cheese board.
- Eat hot honey with roasted vegetables.
Hot Honey Variations
- Add a little minced garlic to the hot honey recipe to make garlic hot honey.
- Cook the hot honey on a grill and add some paprika to get a smoky flavor.
- Add a lot of chilli to get an extra-spicy version.
- Add different herbs or lemon juice to make lemon or herb-infused hot honey.
- There’s no sugar in honey, which means hot honey is sugarless and vegan.
Homemade Hot Honey Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 339 g Honey
- 2-3 tsp / 4 g Chili Flakes
- 1-2 tsp / 5 ml Vinegar
Equipments
- Saucepan
Instructions
- Warm the Honey Gently
- Pour honey into a pot on the stovetop and warm it.
- Add Chili and Infuse
- Now, add your chilli flakes, fresh chilli, or powdered chilli to the honey.
- Adjust Heat and Flavor
- Taste the honey to make sure the heat level is right.
- Add more chilli or honey to adjust the heat.
- Strain or Leave As-Is
- When the honey is still warm but not boiling, take it off the heat and strain it.
- Let it cool down before serving.
Notes
- Give your hot honey jar a warm water bath to re-liquify crystallized honey.
- If your honey is too spicy, add more honey.
- If you overcook your hot honey, you will end up with a burnt taste.
- Keep stirring the honey to prevent separation while cooking.
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Recipe FAQs
How spicy is hot honey?
Hot honey is very spicy, but you can adjust the heat level.
Can I make hot honey without chili flakes?
Yes, you can make hot honey without chilli flakes and use hot sauce, peppers, or cayenne powder.
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