This Jalapeno Honey Sauce is a fabulous blend of honey's natural sweetness and the bold flavors of jalapeno. The recipe is easy: just sauté jalapenos and garlic, add honey and vinegar, and simmer-quick and delicious!
My family loves this jalapeno honey sauce (and these other spicy sauce recipes), which offers a perfect balance of sweet, moderately spicy, and tangy, with bold jalapeno flavors.
You can drizzle it over your grilled chicken(or this hot honey lemon pepper wings) or toss it as a salad dressing.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️Multi-purpose at Its Best!
⭐️Quick and Easy, ready in less than 10 minutes!
⭐️Family's favorite!
Ingredients
- Jalapeno Peppers: I recommend using fresh Jalapeno peppers.
- Honey: I prefer raw, unprocessed honey for its rich flavors. Try agave nectar or maple syrup if you want a vegan alternative.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves provide a robust flavor.
- Apple Cider Vinegar Adds a beautiful depth to our Jalapeno Honey Sauce.
How To Make
- Add olive oil, minced garlic, and jalapeno slices in a pan over medium heat. Stir until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add honey and apple cider vinegar. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve as a dressing or dip, and enjoy!
Top Tip
Simmering this jalapeno honey sauce on low heat is key, as it preserves the honey's natural sweetness and develops a rich flavor.
♨️How To Control The Heat
This recipe has a moderate level of heat. To control the spice,
- You can reduce the number of jalapenos or remove the seeds and the white membrane(which holds most of the heat).
- You can use a milder pepper variety like Anaheim for even milder heat.
- Feel free to add fresh habanero or Carolina Reaper for more profound heat.
Leftovers & Reheating
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Refrigerating can cause the honey to solidify. You can gently warm the sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop before using it.
Variations
- Spicy Jalapeno honey sauce: You may increase the quantity of jalapenos or add hot chili peppers, such as cayenne or habanero.
- Smoky: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to this jalapeno honey sauce for a deeper, smoky flavor.
- Herb-infused: To add an herbal twist, mix one tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley with the sauce after it has simmered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brush on grilled chicken or shrimp for a sweet-and-spicy flavor. Drizzle over-baked brie, top burgers, toast, or pancakes, or use them as a flavorful marinade for meats or vegetables.
Cooking the jalapeños helps soften them and release their flavors. It also helps to infuse the honey with the spiciness of the jalapeños.
Yes, you can increase or decrease the amount of honey to your taste.
📖 Recipe
Jalapeño Honey Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapeños deseeded and sliced
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Remove the seeds and the white membrane(reserve it).
- Place a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, and jalapeno slices.
- Stir until the gralic is fragrant.
- Add honey and apple cider vinegar.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with dressing or as a dip. And ENJOY!!!
Notes
- Remove the jalapeno's seeds and pith and reserve them. Add them a little until the heat reaches your preferred level.
- Strain this jalapeno honey sauce for a smooth consistency.
- Refrigerate for two weeks or freeze for two months in a sealed container.
- Thaw the frozen jalapeno honey sauce overnight in the fridge. Gently reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
This stuff is so good! I make spicy bacon burgers with finely diced jalapeno in the burgers. I put this on them instead of mayo, and man, was it delicious.
This Jalapeno Honey Sauce recipe is easy and tastes good. Thanks for sharing 🙂