Hot Honey

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey

  • 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes or 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, sliced 

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Simmer. Add the honey and crushed red pepper flakes (or jalapeño slices) to a medium sauté pan or saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the honey very lightly begins to simmer. Give the mixture a quick stir to combine, then remove pan from the heat.

  2. Rest. Let the mixture rest for 10 to 15 minutes so that the flavors can infuse.

  3. Taste. Give the honey a quick taste to test the heat level. If you would like a spicier honey, you’re welcome to add more red pepper flakes (or jalapeño slices) and/or let the mixture continue to infuse for longer.

  4. Strain. Once the honey has reached your desired heat level, strain the honey through a fine mesh strainer into a clean storage jar. Stir in the apple cider vinegar until evenly combined.

  5. Serve or store. Use the honey immediately or store for later use. If using red pepper flakes, honey will store at room temp for 3 months. If using fresh jalapeno, honey will need to be refrigerated and last for 1 week.

Recipe from gimmiesomeoven