How to make fire honey for cold and flu season
How to make fire honey for cold and flu season is a easy American recipe that serves 8. 64 calories per serving. Recipe by Melanie Sandford on YouTube.
Prep: 9 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 14 min
Cost: $20.50 total, $2.56 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Organic Honey (Prefer Manuka honey for extra antimicrobial benefits; if unavailable, any raw, unfiltered honey works.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (Use fresh grated ginger (½ tsp) if you prefer a brighter flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon preferred for lower coumarin content.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Adds anti‑inflammatory power and bright color.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (Enhances absorption of turmeric’s curcumin.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper (Provides the "fire" – adjust to taste if you prefer milder heat.)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients
Measure out 1 cup raw honey, 1 tsp each of ground ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Time: PT2M
Combine Honey and Spices
Place the honey in the mixing bowl, then add all five spices. Stir vigorously until the mixture is uniform and no dry specks remain.
Time: PT3M
Transfer to Storage Jar
Spoon the blended fire honey into a clean glass jar, seal tightly, and label with the date.
Time: PT2M
Clean Up
Wash the mixing bowl, spoon/whisk, and measuring spoons with warm soapy water.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 64
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 17 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, Paleo‑Friendly, Vegetarian
Allergens: Honey (bee product)
Last updated: April 16, 2026








