Garlic Hot Honey Recipe

Mary

Garlic Hot Honey Recipe

This homemade garlic hot honey recipe combines sweet honey, fresh garlic, and chili flakes into a flavorful condiment that's perfect for pizza, chicken, vegetables, cheese boards, and more. Ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 16

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Calories: 65

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup honey
3 –4 fresh garlic cloves finely minced
1 –2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
1 small pinch of salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra spice

Equipment

Small saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife and cutting board
Wooden spoon or spatula
Glass jar with airtight lid
Garlic press (optional)

Method

Prepare the garlic: Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves to release maximum flavor.
Heat the honey: Add honey to a saucepan and warm it over low heat. Do not boil the honey.
Add garlic and chili: Mix in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Let the mixture gently heat for 5–10 minutes.
Adjust the flavor: Add apple cider vinegar and salt if desired to balance sweetness and spice.
Cool the sauce: Remove from heat and allow the garlic hot honey to cool completely.
Store and serve: Pour into a clean glass jar and use as a drizzle, glaze, or dipping sauce.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for a stronger and more authentic flavor.
Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
Let the sauce sit for a few hours before serving for deeper garlic and chili infusion.
Store in a clean airtight jar for better freshness.
Garlic hot honey pairs especially well with pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, and roasted vegetables.
Add lemon zest or smoked paprika for unique flavor variations.