This hot honey recipe is easy to make with 3 simple ingredients! Sweet, spicy, and a little tangy, it's perfect for whisking into sauces and drizzling over pizza, roasted veggies, and more.Jump to Recipe JeanineDonofrio PhoebeMoorePublished: Oct 27, 2026This hot honey recipe has earned a permanent spot in my pantry. Quick and easy to make with 3 ingredients, it’s sweet and spicy, with a subtle tangy flavor.I love whisking it into salad dressings to give them a little kick, drizzling it over pizzas, and slathering it on baked goods like cornbread and biscuits.In case you’re not familiar, hot honey is honey infused with fresh or dried chile peppers, often with some vinegar mixed in too.

I started cooking with it about 10 years ago, when the brand Mike’s Hot Honey turned me (and a lot of other people) on to how delicious this sweet and spicy condiment is.I’ve gotten my fair share of store-bought, but once I learned how to make hot honey at home, I didn’t look back.This recipe requires just a few minutes of hands-on prep, and I love that you can adjust the heat level to taste.Hot Honey IngredientsYou need 3 simple ingredients to make this hot honey recipe: Honey, of course! Any kind of honey will work here, but I personally love a golden or amber-colored one like clover honey.Your honey needs to be smooth and runny for this recipe.

If it’s crystallized, soak the jar in a pot of warm water to loosen it up.Crushed red pepper flakes – I like making hot honey w

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