Spicy Honey
User Reviews
4.5
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
1034 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Honey
Description
Spicy Honey is a simple infusion made by heating honey with crushed red pepper flakes, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt. The warming process, carefully done on low heat for 15-20 minutes without reaching a simmer, allows the heat from the pepper flakes to mellow into the honey. The vinegar introduces a faint acidity that balances the sweetness, while salt enhances the overall flavor.
This spicy honey can be cooled and served as is or strained to remove pepper flakes for a smoother texture. It works well as a topping or glaze for savory dishes, adding both sweetness and heat, or as an accompaniment to cheeses and snacks.
Because it uses just a few pantry ingredients, it can be prepared ahead and stored for later use. Mild heating preserves the delicate floral notes of the honey.
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
Instructions
- Place the honey, pepper flakes, vinegar and salt in a small saucepan and heat on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sauce shouldn't even come to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool fully before serving.
- If desired, strain the mixture to take out the chile pepper flakes.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1034 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1034kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 279g | 93% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 278g | 556% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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