Spicy Honey Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
67 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
North American
Spicy Honey Recipe
Description
The Spicy Honey Recipe starts by warming honey and chili flakes over medium heat without boiling. This gentle warming causes the honey to bubble slightly at the edges, enabling the chili flavors to infuse without compromising the honey's thickness or causing boil-over. Optionally, vinegar or hot sauce can be stirred in after heating to add acidity and complexity.
The resulting honey is sweet with a gradual build of heat from the chili flakes, which can continue to intensify if not strained. Straining removes chilis for a smoother product and controls the spice level. This spicy honey suits a range of uses where a balance of heat and sweetness enhances dishes.
This honey should be stored properly to maintain its texture and flavor. Avoid overheating during preparation to prevent it becoming overly thick or sticky.
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- hot sauce see notes, or apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons, optional
Instructions
- Add the honey and chili flakes to a small pot or pan over medium heat.
- Gently heat the honey until you see small bubbles forming along the edges of the pan then remove the pan from the heat.
- Let the honey infuse for 5 minutes. If you're using the hot sauce or vinegar, stir it into the honey now.
- Optional step: strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass jar.
Notes
- Use gentle heat to avoid boiling, which can cause honey to boil over or become too thick.
- Adding vinegar or hot sauce introduces acidity and a vivid red color, resembling popular hot honey brands.
- If not strained, the honey's spiciness may increase over time as chili flavors continue to infuse.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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