How to Make Hot Honey at Home -With Just 3 Ingredients!

If you’re a fan of sweet with a kick, hot honey is about to become your new obsession. It’s perfect for drizzling over pizza, fried chicken, roasted veggies, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  This fiery-sweet condiment brings bold flavor to anything it touches.

Best of all? You can make it at home in just minutes with three simple ingredients. Here’s how to make your own hot honey using high-quality red pepper flakes from Penn Herb Company, of course, raw honey, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey over low heat. Don’t let it boil — just get it warm enough to easily infuse the flavor from the pepper flakes.
2. Stir in 1 tsp of red pepper flakes. Let them steep in the warm honey for about 20 minutes. The longer it sits, the more heat it will develop.
3. Turn off the heat and add a splash of apple cider. This brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness and heat.
4. If you prefer a smooth honey, strain out the pepper flakes using a fine mesh sieve. Or, leave them in for an extra kick and a rustic look.
5. Let the honey cool slightly, then pour it into a clean glass jar or squeeze bottle. Store at room temperature — it’ll keep for several months.

Tips & Variations

• Adjust the heat: For milder honey, use ½ teaspoon pepper flakes. For a fire-breathing version, add up to 2 teaspoons.
• Try other peppers: Experiment with chipotle flakes, Aleppo pepper, or smoked paprika for different flavor profiles.
• ·Use local honey: It’s not only delicious but may help with seasonal allergies too (I get mine up from Styer Orchard in Langhorne).

Final Thoughts
Once you make your own hot honey, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. It’s one of those kitchen staples that’s endlessly versatile, ridiculously easy to make, and seriously delicious. Give it a try, and soon you’ll be putting it on everything.