Description
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this Spicy Homemade Hot Honey Sauce! Perfectly blending natural sweetness and fiery heat, this easy recipe transforms basic meals into unforgettable flavor experiences. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast upgrades, easy dinner enhancements, or healthy snack inspiration, this homemade sauce delivers. It’s the ideal drizzle for everything from pizza to fried chicken, grilled veggies, and even desserts! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a versatile condiment that’s bold, balanced, and totally addictive. If you love breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or just crave new easy recipes and food ideas to spice up your kitchen, this hot honey sauce is your new best friend. Trust me — it’s a total game-changer!
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey (preferably wildflower or clover)
- 1–2 tablespoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
- A pinch of salt
- 1–2 teaspoons water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Pour the honey into a small saucepan and set over low heat.
- Gently warm the honey without letting it boil.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and steep for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the apple cider vinegar if using, and stir well.
- Turn off the heat and let the honey sit for 5–10 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smooth sauce (optional).
- Pour the hot honey into a clean jar or bottle.
- Let it cool completely before sealing. Store at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes