Small stainless-steel saucepan
Gentle, even heat for honey infusions and glazes.
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Homemade Hot Honey
Make your own sweet-heat base with honey and dried chili flakes. A gentle warming and steeping method makes a versatile drizzle for pizza, wings, and vegetables.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Steep
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 16
- Heat
Floral · Chili-infused · Your base recipe
Ingredients
Servings: 16
Quantities for 16 servings
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Prep timer
05:00
Ready
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The method
- 01
Measure the honey and dried chili flakes into a small saucepan. Use only fully dried chilies, not fresh peppers or garlic.
- 02
Warm over the lowest heat for 5 minutes, stirring gently. Do not simmer or boil; reduce the heat if bubbles appear.
Step timer
05:00Ready
- 03
Remove from the heat and steep for 20 minutes. Taste with a clean spoon and strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smooth, milder honey.
Steeping timer
20:00Ready
- 04
Transfer to a clean, dry jar. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate. This is not a validated shelf-stable or canning recipe; make small batches for prompt use. Never give honey to children under 12 months.
Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.
A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.
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Tools for this recipe
Fine-mesh strainer
Strain dried chili flakes for a smoother drizzle.
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