Hot Honey

When you keep a jar of hot honey in your pantry, suddenly every charcuterie board, brunch plate and late-night snack becomes a masterpiece.

Hot honey is a condiment that seems to make everything taste better. Whether you’re drizzling it on fried chicken, spooning it over pizza or sneaking a little into your tea, it’s sweet with just enough heat to wake up your taste buds.

Prep:20 min
Cook:35 min
Yield:1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Directions

1. Heat honey and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a low simmer for two minutes. Transfer to a canning jar; stir in cider vinegar. Cool completely. Let stand 1 hour before using. If desired, strain out crushed red pepper flakes. Cover and store leftovers in a cool dry place.

Nutrition Facts

1 teaspoon: 21 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.