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Hot Honey Sauce

Irresistible Hot Honey Sauce You Can Make in Minutes

This hot honey sauce combines sweet honey and spicy chili flakes, perfect for adding a kick to any dish.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Honey Use pure raw honey or organic honey for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional, use a microplane to avoid bitter pith.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Steps to Make Hot Honey Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, pour in ½ cup of honey, followed by 1 tablespoon of chili flakes and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  2. Place the saucepan over low heat and warm the mixture for about 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot but not boiling.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for about a minute. Taste and adjust heat level if desired.
  4. Transfer the hot honey sauce into a clean, airtight glass container. Allow it to cool completely before sealing.
  5. Drizzle over your favorite dishes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 5mgSugar: 13gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Store unopened hot honey sauce in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks. After opening, refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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