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Homemade Hot Honey (Made in 3 Minutes)

This Homemade Hot Honey recipe is made in just three minutes with three simple ingredients! It's easy to make and perfect for drizzling on pizza, avocado toast, add it to marinades and salad dressings, or anywhere you want sweet heat - the options are endless!

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Jar of golden hot honey flecked with red pepper flakes

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Prep
⏱️ 1m
Cook
🍳 2m
Total
⏰ 3m
Servings
4

Homemade Hot Honey Β· Bakerita takes 3 min (1 min prep, 2 min cooking) and serves 4.

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In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the honey and chili flakes together

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As soon as it starts boiling around the edges, remove from the heat

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Add in the apple cider vinegar

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Optionally strain out the chili flakes, or leave them in for a spicier kick that will get spicier as it sits

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Place in a jar and store in the cabinet indefinitely

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  • Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
  • Warm Honey & ChiliStir gently to combine evenly
  • Watch out Β· Remove from HeatWatch closely, honey boils fast
  • Add VinegarVinegar balances the sweetness
  • Strain (Optional)Leaving flakes in increases spiciness
  • Store in JarNo refrigeration needed, honey keeps well
  • Enjoy!Great on fried chicken too!

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Swaps

  • No apple cider vinegar? Swap in white vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • No red pepper flakes? Use the same amount of another dried chili flake, such as Aleppo.

Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.

The story behind itHomemade Hot Honey Recipe: Sweet Heat in 3 MinutesSkip the store-bought bottle and make your own hot honey at home in just three minutes. This sweet-and-spicy condiment transforms pizza, toast, and roasted veggies with almost zero effort.

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