Description
This Easy Hot Honey recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enhance your favorite dishes with just two ingredients: honey and red pepper flakes. Perfectly balancing sweetness and heat, this versatile condiment is ready in minutes and is ideal for drizzling on pizza, fried chicken, or even desserts.
Ingredients
1/2 cup honey (raw or organic preferred)
1–2 tbsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes.
- Heat the Mixture: Warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour into a jar or bottle and let flavors meld.
- Serve: Drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, or desserts for a sweet and spicy kick.
Notes
Adjust spice level with the amount of red pepper flakes.
Add citrus zest, smoked paprika, or fresh herbs for flavor variations.
Store at room temperature for 1 month or refrigerate for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Condiments & Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
