How to Make Hot Honey

Ingredients

• 1 cup Honey (raw or clover honey, store‑bought)
• 3 tablespoons Dried Chilies (crushed dried chilies such as chipotle, ancho, or crushed red pepper flakes)
• 2 pieces Fresh Habanero Chilies (sliced; remove seeds for less heat if desired)
• 2 pieces Fresh Fresno Chilies (sliced; optional, adds bright flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (raw, unfiltered if possible)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Equipment

   Measure 1 cup honey, 3 tbsp dried chilies (if using), 2 habanero and 2 Fresno chilies (if using fresh), and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Set out saucepan, jar, strainer, knife, cutting board, and spoon.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Fresh Chilies (Optional)

   Wear disposable gloves. Slice the habanero and Fresno chilies thinly; remove seeds if you prefer less heat.

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3. Heat the Honey

   Place 1 cup honey in the saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the honey becomes thin and fully liquid, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Infuse with Chilies

   Add either the dried chilies (3 tbsp) or the sliced fresh chilies to the warmed honey. Continue to heat, stirring, for 3–5 minutes until the honey is fragrant and the chilies have released their color.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Add Apple Cider Vinegar

   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Swirl until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT1M

6. Strain (If Using Fresh Chilies)

   If you used fresh chilies, set a fine mesh strainer over the jar and pour the honey through, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to extract all liquid. If you used dried chilies, you may pour directly into the jar; the bits can stay for extra heat.

   Time: PT2M

7. Cool and Store

   Allow the hot honey to cool to room temperature (about 5 minutes), then seal the jar tightly. Let it steep for at least 30 minutes, or store for 24 hours for a deeper flavor before using.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

64

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

17 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g