1-First, gather and measure all your ingredients to ensure a smooth process.

2-In a medium saucepan or sauté pan, combine 1 cup honey and 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes or 1 sliced fresh jalapeño. Heat this over medium heat until the honey lightly simmers, stirring to blend the flavors, then remove from heat.

3-Allow the mixture to rest for 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors can infuse fully. At this point, taste it and decide if you want more heat by adding extra peppers or extending the infusion time. Once you’re happy, strain the honey through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar to remove the peppers, resulting in a smooth texture.

4-Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar evenly into the strained honey for that extra tang remember, fresh lime juice works as a substitute if needed. You can use your hot honey immediately or store it for later. This method keeps the honey’s natural qualities intact, making it a go-to for hot honey recipe for spicy and sweet flavor fans.