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Hot Honey Sauce

Published: Mar 20, 2022 · Modified: Oct 15, 2024 by Sujatha Muralidhar · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Hot honey sauce recipe

Here is my delicious version of Hot Honey Sauce! This sauce is simple and perfect for adding a kick to your breakfast or drink. With just two pantry-friendly ingredients, you can whip it up in a flash of a second.

Delicious hot honey sauce in a bottle

I need a break from my usual breakfast drizzles, don’t you? If you're looking for ideas, I’ve found the perfect solution: an easy hot honey sauce!

This hot honey sauce is luscious. It combines the honey's natural sweetness with the flavor of the roasted peppers.

And who knows? This addictive sauce could also be one of your favorites(and this boom boom sauce).

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe?
  • Ingredients
  • How To Make The Hot Honey Sauce?
  • How To Use?
  • ♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level?
  • Storing & Reheating
  • Recipe Tips & Tricks
  • FAQ
  • More Recipes To Try
  • 📖 Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe?

⭐️It takes just 10 minutes to make.

⭐️This flavorful twist on plain honey with a hint of heat and kick.

⭐️Multi purpose to use over a slice of bread, over fresh-cut fruits, drizzle over breakfast cereal, or stir into your drink.

Ingredients

ngredients for hot honey sauce: honey and roasted red peppers.
  • Honey: The regular honey you generally use in your kitchen works perfectly. You can also use organic honey or manuka honey.
  • Hot sauce: I have used Frank's hot sauce, but you can substitute any other brand.
  • Salt: Adjust the amount to your preference.
  • Red chili flakes: I have used roasted red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount according to your preference and heat tolerance.

How To Make The Hot Honey Sauce?

Mixing bowl with honey and roasted red peppers over simmering water.
  1. Add honey, roasted red peppers, hot sauce, and salt to a bowl. Place the bowl over boiling water and stir for 2-3 minutes until the honey thins.
Cooling hot honey sauce in an airtight container.
  1. Remove from heat, let it cool to room temperature, and transfer to an airtight container. Enjoy!

How To Use?

  • Enjoy drizzling over the breakfast toast like this maruya (Filipino banana fritters).
  • Salad: Drizzle over your choice of salad, like spicy kale salad.
  • Drizzle over Fruits and veggies.
  • To the premade sauce: Make a new version with store-bought sauces like sriracha or hot sauce.
  • Stir in your breakfast cereal or drinks.

♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level?

This hot honey sauce tastes gently spicy with a noticeable heat.

Adjust this recipe's red pepper flakes and hot sauce to make mild or medium heat.

Storing & Reheating

You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months and in the freezer for up to 6 months.

You can thaw this sauce in the refrigerator overnight or in a water bowl for up to an hour. Serve it at room temperature; no reheating is necessary.

Close-up of homemade hot honey sauce in a jar

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Warm the honey mixture at low heat to preserve the honey's essential components.
  • You can strain the red pepper flakes for a smoother texture.

FAQ

Can I make this sauce vegan?

For vegan choices, you may try maple syrup or agave nectar(though I have not tried this vegan option; theoretically, it should work well). If you have been attempting this vegan way, let us know your feedback through your valuable comments. 

Can I make Hot Honey Sauce in larger batches?

Definitely! You can scale the recipe up to make larger batches. Just remember to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I use this recipe as a base for other sauces?

Yes! Hot Honey Sauce is an excellent base for infusing with other flavors. You can add garlic, ginger, spices, or herbs.

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Here is how to make hot honey sauce! This drizzle recipe is easier to spice up your breakfast or the drink with two pantry-ready ingredients.

Hot Honey Sauce

Here is how to make hot honey sauce! This drizzle recipe is easier to spice up your breakfast or the drink with two pantry-ready ingredients.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon roasted red peppers
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium heat, place a saucepan filled half with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  2. Meanwhile, add honey, roasted red peppers, hot sauce, and salt to mixing bowl and place them over the saucepan(make sure the bottom of the glass bowl does not touch the water level).
  3. And stir the honey continuously with a spatula for about 2-3 minutes or until the honey is slightly thin down.
  4. Remove it from the heat, and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  5. Then transfer it to an airtight container and ENJOY!!

Notes

  • Adjust heat by tweaking the amount of red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months or freeze for six months.
  • Warm honey gently; Heating above 98°F can reduce its beneficial properties.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.004g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Additional Info

Course Dips and sauces
Cuisine American
Author Sujatha Muralidhar
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  1. Emily says

    April 15, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    We loved this I added it to a teriyaki stirfry and it was so good! I can't wait to try it out on French toast next!

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    • Pepper Bowl says

      May 11, 2022 at 11:20 am

      Amazing, Emily! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!

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