Description
This hot honey recipe combines the natural sweetness of honey with the spicy kick of jalapeño and the smoky depth of smoked paprika, enhanced by a touch of apple cider vinegar. Perfect as a drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, or roasted vegetables, this versatile condiment adds a delightful balance of heat and sweetness.
Ingredients
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Hot Honey Ingredients
- 100ml honey
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (deseeded if you prefer less heat)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Jalapeño: Finely chop the jalapeño, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder heat. This ensures the right balance of spiciness in your hot honey.
- Warm the Honey: Pour the honey into a small saucepan and add the chopped jalapeño. Place over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the honey has thinned and infused with the jalapeño flavor.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the apple cider vinegar and smoked paprika thoroughly to combine their acidity and smoky notes into the honey mixture.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside the hot honey to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep for up to four days, ready to enhance a variety of dishes.
Notes
- Remove jalapeño seeds for less heat or leave them for extra spiciness.
- Use good quality honey for the best flavor.
- This hot honey can be drizzled on fried chicken, pizza, roasted vegetables, or even desserts for a sweet and spicy kick.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before use if it crystallizes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hot honey, spicy honey, jalapeño honey, honey condiment, spicy sweet sauce, smoked paprika honey
