Hot Honey Recipe- When you love experimenting with new tastes in your kitchen then you will love this hot honey recipe. Hot honey has gained much popularity all over the world but most people believe that it is not an easy thing to prepare. It is in fact one of the easiest condiments that you can do at home. Making something out of just two or three simple ingredients, it will automatically improve about any dish.

I first encountered hot honey in the house of one of my friends. She used it as a topping to pizza and I recall telling myself, why have I never tried this before? The sweetness and spiciness were so much addictive that I made even a small amount the very next day. It has been ever-present on my kitchen shelf since that time, next to chilli flakes and oregano.

This time I am telling you about my hot honey simple and foolproof recipe. You will have to begin adding it to everything, I can assure you of that after trying it.

What Is Hot Honey?

Hot honey is pure honey that has been laced with chillies. It is a wonderfully balanced taste of natural sweetness and spicy bite. The level of the heat is determined by what kind of chilli you are using and the length of time you infuse it.

Hot honey made at home is pure and natural compared to packaged products which include artificial preservatives and colour. And the best part? You can make it the way you prefer it to be light, medium or hot.

Reasons Why You Should Make this Hot Honey.

The following are some of the reasons why hot honey has become popular in most of the households:

1. Super Easy to Make

All you require is honey and some chilli. That's it. It is easy to prepare it even to beginners with no confusion.

2. Versatile Use

Hot honey may be drizzled over:

• Pizza
• Fried chicken
• Sandwiches
• Idlis and dosas (do not trust me, it is delicious!
• Ice cream (sweet and spicy = surprising happiness)
• Corn on the cob
• Pineapple and apple are some of the fruits.

3. No Artificial Ingredients

Home-cooked hot honey does not contain any additives. The amount of spice and the quality of honey is under your control.

4. Long Shelf Life

Your hot honey will take months to expire provided that you store it properly since honey is a natural preservative.

Ingredients You Need

You will be amazed to be told how easy this recipe is.

• 1 cup honey
• 2-3 tablespoons crushed red chilli pepper.

(You may use fresh red chillies or dried whole chillies)

Optional:

• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (it is a nice tang)
• A pinchful of salt to equalise flavours.

Good-quality honey is to be used to taste good. Raw or organic honey works miraculously, yet ordinary honey is not bad at all.

Preparing Hot Honey Recipe (Step-by-Step).

The procedure takes a minimum of 10 minutes and does not involve any sophisticated procedure.

Step 1: Warm the Honey

Bring a little saucepan and pour the honey. Heat it on low flame.

Caution: Do not boil the honey. Over-heating may also impact on flavour and texture. It is just necessary to have it warm enough to make the chilli infuse.

Step 2: Add the Chilli

After the honey is hot, pour in your chilli flakes or cut chillies. Stir gently.

You will be surprised by the smell of chilli blending with the sweetness of honey.

Step 3: Optional Add-Ins

You can add:

• Add a pinch of apple cider vinegar to taste
• A pinch of salt, perhaps to give it some body.

These are optional additions and they do make the flavour taste better.

Step 4: Let the Flavours Infuse

Reduce the fire and allow the honey and chilli to simmer until the process takes approximately 5 minutes.

Switch off the stove and allow it to cool down to 1015 minutes. Such time of rest allows the chilli flavour to mix even further.

Step 5: Strain (Optional)

In case you do not want hot honey with a chilli touch, then strain out the chilli flakes through a small sieve.

And in case you prefer it coarse and tough, you may leave the flakes in.

Step 6: Store It

Add the hot honey into a clean glass bottle or a jar.

Store it at room temperature but not under the sun.

There goes your homemade hot honey!

How to Adjust the Spice Level

All people have a different spice tolerance particularly in India. Others like a slight touch of heat and there are those who like a burning punch.

The way to personalize it is as follows:

• In case of light heat: Add 1 teaspoon chilli flakes and filter at an early stage.
• With medium heat: Add 2 teaspoons chilli flakes and add time 10-15 minutes.
• To make the dish extra hot: Add 3 teaspoons or more + add a handful of fresh chilli slices. Let it infuse longer.

It is worth remembering that honey naturally softens harsh flavours, and there is nothing to be afraid of in experimentation.

Innovative Ways of Making use of hot honey.

Well, after beginning using hot honey, you will not get enough ways to add hot honey in your food. The following are but some of my favourites:

1. Drizzle Over Fried Snacks

It can be pakoras, samosas or cutlets, but hot honey will give it an exciting flavor.

2. Add Lemon to make Quick Dressing.

Honey a spoon of hot, lemon juice in a small quantity, pinch of salt = easy, yet delicious salad dressing.

3. Spread on Toast

Peanut butter toast with hot honey on it... delicious!

4. Add to Marinades

It can be used in chicken or paneer marinades to make it a sweet-spicy glaze.

5. Use as a Dip

Combine hot honey, and curd or mayo, to make a special dip.

6. Drizzle on Desserts

Top it in vanilla ice cream or waffles. Strange to say the least but good to taste.

The Best Way to Store Hot Honey.

To retain the flavour and shelf life:

• Use a clean, dry jar
• Do not keep in refrigerator (makes the honey hard)
• Always store in the dark, in an airtight location.

It normally lasts several months. Simply stir it gently in case the chilli would be at the bottom.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The following are some of the few basic tips depending on my initial mistakes:

1. Overheating the Honey

When boiled, it changes in taste and at times turns bitter.

2. Putting the Smoke out with a Chilli First.

Start small. You can always add more later.

3. Using Dirty Utensils

The presence of any kind of moisture may shorten the shelf life.

Final Thoughts

Hot honey is a recipe that makes you feel like a kitchen genius but it is a super simple one. It gives life to your food sweet, spicy and memorable. and frankly speaking, it is far better to make it at home than to have it in a bottle.

You will find that one should also experiment with various kinds of chillies and flavours once you have tried this recipe. It is all about having fun cooking and getting to know new flavors.

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Cheerful cooking - and take your hot honey!