Is hot honey very spicy?

I would say the spice level is mild to medium, making it ideal for many dishes. However, you can make it spicer by adding more cayenne powder, hot sauce and chili pepper flakes.

Should I strain my Hot Honey?

It's up to you! I don't strain it because I love getting an extra spicy kick from the chili flakes and it gets spicer as it sits.

Can I use fresh chilies?

Since this is a no-cook hot honey, I haven't tested this recipe with fresh chili peppers. I assume that you could, but I don't recommend it. Fresh chilies contain water content and water can spoil honey when stored at room temperature. You'll need to store it in the fridge, but it will cause the honey to crystalize.

Hot Honey Sauce Recipe

Description

Easy and delicious homemade Hot Honey Sauce recipe! It doesn't require any cooking and takes just minutes to make!

Ingredients

3/4 Cup (252 g) Honey
1 to 2 Tablespoons Dried Chili Flakes of your choice
1 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce like Franks Red Hot or Red Rooster

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Instructions

In a clean mason jar or container, add honey, chili flakes, cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the spice as needed. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in airtight container in cool, dry place for 6 months.

The hot honey will get spicier as it sits overtime. You can strain it if it's too spicy.

Prep Time: 3 Minutes