DIY Fire Honey: The Ultimate Spicy Elixir
DIY Fire Honey: The Ultimate Spicy Elixir is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 64 calories per serving. Recipe by Oldwayon on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 25 min
Cost: $13.30 total, $3.33 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Honey (locally sourced, unfiltered, raw)
- 3 teaspoons Turmeric Powder (organic, from capsules or ground)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground peppercorns preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder (organic ground ginger)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (ground cayenne, adjust for heat tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder (ground cinnamon, Ceylon preferred if available)
Instructions
Sanitize and Prepare Jar
Wash the Mason jar, lid, and wooden spoon with hot, soapy water, rinse well and let dry. Wipe the inside of the jar with a clean cloth.
Time: PT5M
Add Turmeric
Spoon 3 tsp of turmeric powder directly into the bottom of the jar.
Time: PT1M
Add Remaining Spices
Add 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp ginger powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper and 1 tsp cinnamon powder to the jar.
Time: PT2M
Pour Honey Over Spices
Using a funnel, slowly pour 1 cup of raw honey over the spices, filling the jar but leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
Time: PT3M
Mix Thoroughly
Stir the honey and spices together with the wooden spoon until the powders are fully incorporated and the mixture looks uniform.
Time: PT3M
Seal and Infuse
Close the lid tightly, give the jar a gentle shake, and let it sit at room temperature for at least 24 hours before first use. Shake once daily for the first 2‑3 days.
Time: PT0M
Store
After the initial infusion, store the fire honey in the refrigerator.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 64
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 17 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Paleo‑Friendly, Whole30‑Approved
Allergens: Honey
Last updated: April 17, 2026








