Organic Hot Honey
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Learn how to make Organic Hot Honey with just 4 ingredients! This easy honey can be used as a topping on everything from pizza to chicken to toast!
If you’re looking for more recipes with honey, be sure to check out some of my other favorite recipes like Hot Honey Roasted Walnuts, Honey Sesame Dark Chocolate Bark, or Blueberry Honey Crumble Pie.
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Hot honey is having a moment, but no one has made an organic option (yet!). I wonder who will be the first? So, I wanted to create this recipe for Organic Hot Honey for those of you (like me) who want to enjoy this trendy topping but with the highest quality ingredients!
This homemade hot honey only uses 4 organic ingredients and it’s so easy to make! It is faster to make this Organic Hot Honey at home than it is to go to the store to buy some!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Sweet and Spicy: This Organic Hot Honey strikes the perfect balance of sweet and spicy!
Organic: While there’s no organic hot honey you can buy (yet), you can easily make your own with this homemade hot honey recipe!
Healthy: While many hot sauces can have questionable ingredients, this Organic Hot Honey is a healthier hot condiment that you can use on everything!
Easy AF: This Organic Hot Honey is so easy to make, with just 4 ingredients!
Ingredients
- Raw Honey: I use organic raw honey.
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes: These provide flavor and also spice in this hot honey. I use organic red pepper chili flakes or they can also be called crushed red pepper flakes.
- Cayenne: Organic ground cayenne adds spice, so you get a kick. If you like it extra hot, you can double this or add even more to your liking.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: I love using a little organic apple cider vinegar as it adds some tang and balances out the sweet and spice. You can also use white vinegar if you don’t have apple cider vinegar.
Tools Needed
- Scale: I always prefer to measure with digital food scale for the best results. Especially for measuring honeys it’s so much easier!
- Small Pot: I use small pot to heat the honey.
- Whisk: I use a whisk to ensure everything is combined, but a spatula also works too.
- Glass Jar: I use a glass jar to store this. You'll want about an 8 ounce jar.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Add the honey, red chili pepper flakes, and cayenne to a small pot. Put over medium heat.
Step 2
Heat until the honey has melted and the cayenne has combined completely. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Add the apple cider vinegar and stir to combine completely.
Step 4
Strain through a fine mesh strainer. This is optional, but it removes the chili flakes for a smooth honey.
Step 5
Transfer to a glass jar and it’s ready to use.
Tips
- Use a honey you like the flavor of as that will be the base for this hot honey.
- If you want more spice, you can increase the cayenne for more heat. The doubling it and go from there.
- Store in a glass jar in your pantry.
How to Store
Honey is best stored in a glass jar in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight. While honey lasts indefinitely, spices are best used within 6 months. So I recommend using this homemade hot honey within that timeframe for the best tasting organic hot honey!
How to Use
- Drizzle on top of pizza.
- Use as a savory toast topping. My favorite is butter, garlic, nutritional yeast, and tomato slices on sourdough. Just bake in your air fryer and drizzle hot honey on top!
- Use as a marinade for chicken.
- Use as a dip for chicken tenders or wings.
- Add to breakfast sandwiches.
- Use in a Hot Toddy for a little kick.
- Drizzle over roasted veggies.
- Drizzle on avocado toast.
- Top ice cream!
FAQ’s
No, you don’t. You can use any hone you like. I just prefer raw honey as it has more nutrients.
Store in a glass jar and keep in a cool dry place, such as your pantry.
This will stay fresh for about 6 months in your pantry. While honey itself can last indefinitely, spices are good for about 6 months to a year. So, I recommend using this within 6 months of making it for the best tasting hot honey. Honey can also crystalize when left sitting for too long (depending on the climate). This does not mean it’s bad, it just means you’ll need to warm it up in order to use it as a drizzle on top of things.
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Organic Hot Honey
Equipment
- Glass Jar (for storage)
Ingredients
- 340 grams raw honey
- 1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Add the honey, red chili pepper flakes, and cayenne to a small pot. Put over medium heat.
- Heat until the honey has melted, and the cayenne has combined completely. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Add the apple cider vinegar and stir to combine completely.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer. This is optional, but it removes the chili flakes for a smooth honey.
- Transfer to a glass jar and it’s ready to use.
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Love making this at home because I can use my favorite honey and ingredients! This slightly spicy honey is so delicious on toast, chicken, and more!