Homemade Hot Honey Recipe Has James Beard Award Ties (2 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Basic Honey

Honey lovers, get ready to trend! According to 2025’s Hottest Restaurant Trends culinary forecast, hot honey is going to be the flavor of the year! The irresistible combination of sweet and spicy elevates dishes like pizza, ice cream, chicken and more! Thanks to the 4th-generation family-owned brand, Basic Honey, you can make your own hot honey right at home with all-natural ingredients.

Additionally, with Basic Honey, people can rest assured they're receiving 100-percent raw single-source honey without high heat, additives or pasteurization. “Honey is a sugar, but it's high in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties and it's a natural, versatile product,” (Newsweek) making Basic Honey's all-natural recipe the ultimate way to combine flavor with health-conscious benefits.

Not to mention, two-time winning James Beard Award, celebrity Chef Art Smith, is in support of this recipe stating, “I need your hot honey!”

You can make your own hot honey at home! To make this easy homemade hot honey recipe you will need honey, red chili flakes and an optional whole dried chili for extra spice. You'll also need a small saucepan, fine mesh strainer and a sterilized glass jar to store the honey in.

Use this spicy honey for breakfast, brunch, dessert or dinner. The honey would also make a wonderful holiday food gift.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time:  30 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basic Honey Gallberry or Sweet Clover
• 2 tablespoons red chili flakes
• 1 whole dried chili, sliced (optional, for extra heat)

Recipe Notes

• While we think Basic Honey is the best, you could use your favorite honey for this recipe.

• Store your homemade hot honey in a cool, dark place. It does not require refrigeration and, when properly sealed, can last up to a year, retaining its flavor and potency.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Pour the honey into the saucepan. Add the red chili flakes and the optional sliced dried chili if you're a fan of extra heat.
2. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously to ensure the chili flakes are evenly distributed and the honey never has a chance to static at the bottom of your pot. Allow the mixture to simmer very gently for about 10 minutes. This process infuses the honey with a spicy essence without boiling it, which could alter its natural flavors.
3. Using the fine mesh strainer, filter out the chili flakes and any large chili pieces. This step ensures a smooth, clean texture for your hot honey.
4. Pour the strained honey into the sterilized glass jar. Ensure the jar is tightly sealed to preserve the freshness and flavor of your hot honey.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the honey mixture cool down for about 20 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
   

Recipe and photos courtesy of Basic Honey.

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