Karen's Hot Honey with Dried Chiles & Fresh Pepper Option

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Karen's Hot Honey with Dried Chiles & Fresh Pepper Option

My simple-to-make Hot Honey adds a blast of sweet heat to many preparations. I make it with Local Honey, Sichuan Chilies (moderately hot) and Fresh Fresno Chilies (quite mild.) A must have flavor-enhancer condiment you need in your pantry!

Prep Time1

Cook Time5

Total Time6

Course: Condiment, side condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Best easy hot honey, Hot Honey with dried chiles and fresh chiles, Karen's Hot Honey

Servings: 1 tablespoon portions; makes about 1 1/2 cups

Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life

Equipment

1 2 cup skillet non- reactive

Ingredients

Karen's Hot Honey with Dried Chiles:

1 1/2 cups raw honey*
2 tablespoons chili flakes* I use Sichuan
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar* I use Organic

Alternate Recipe: Using some Fresh Chiles

1 tablespoon Red Fresno Chiles thinly sliced

Instructions

Karen's Hot Honey with Dried Chiles:

Add honey to a 2 cup capacity skillet. Add chili flakes. Heat over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Cook for just 5 minutes, yet DO NOT let bubble or simmer.
Take off heat. Add apple cider vinegar, stir in. Optional: add a pinch of sea salt. Let stand 30 minutes to meld the flavors.

Notes:

Add Hot Honey to a sterile jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool dark place, not to be refrigerated.
Like LESS Spicy? Strain out chiles using a small sieve into jars.

Optional Recipe: Using some Fresh Chiles in 1/4 cup of your Hot Honey

I like Fresh Chiles too in Hot Honey!
I take out 1/4 cup of hot honey when warm and add to 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced Fresno Chiles in a small bowl or jar. Love using this as a topping/garnish for many recipes.

Yes - you can make this recipe with 100% fresh chiles.

Recipe: For 1 1/2 cups honey use 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chiles (about 3 - 5 chiles.) Can be left in, or strained out (I keep in.) This type needs to be refrigerated.

Notes

Raw Honey: Is not processed with heat and filtered. A good source of plant-producing antioxidants immune boosters.
Chili Flakes: I love Sichuan Chili Flakes. Slight-fruity/citrusy, spicy and a gorgeous red hue.
Apple Cider Vinegar: I use Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar; raw and unfiltered.
Hot Honey cooks quickly, let stand to steep 30 minutes for best flavor. STRAIN into sterile jars if you like less spicy.

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.

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