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Hot Honey Recipe

Hot Honey Sauce

A simple Hot Honey Sauce Recipe made with honey and chili for the perfect sweet and spicy flavor. Great for pizza, chicken, snacks, cheese, and desserts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 small chili pepper optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon
  • Glass jar

Method
 

  1. Warm the honey gently in a saucepan.
  2. Add chili flakes and stir well.
  3. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Let it cool and pour into a jar.
  5. Use as a spicy sweet topping.

Notes

  • Start with less chili and increase gradually to control the heat level.
  • The longer the honey sits, the stronger the spicy flavor becomes.
  • Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed jar.
  • Use this Hot Honey Sauce Recipe as a topping for pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, cheese boards, pancakes, or desserts.
  • For a smoky flavor, try adding smoked chili flakes or smoked paprika.
Hot Honey Recipe
Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):
Calories: 65 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg