I’ve been on a sweet and spicy kick recently! Hot honey is one of those things that I didn’t know I needed in my life. But, now that I’ve tried it, I’ll always have a jar of it on hand.
It’s super simple, just honey infused with spicy chili peppers. Sweet with a bit of heat, this version is spiked with a splash of bourbon. The bourbon hit is subtle, but it helps to round out the flavor of the sweet-heat.
You can serve this spicy sweetness with just about anything. From roasted veggies, dried fruit, cheese, biscuits or even ice cream, it really is the perfect topping for whatever you’ve got!
Bourbon and Hot Honey
A spicy sweetness with a splash of bourbon that you can serve with just about anything from roasted veggies, dried fruit, cheese, biscuits or even ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 10 small dried red chili peppers, crushed
- 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey over very low heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes or just until heated thoroughly and thin.
- Stir in the chili peppers and warm slightly, but do not boil. This will help to bring out the flavors of the peppers. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon. If desired, strain out the peppers and pour into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Here are a few honey recipes that I’m sweet on right now…
Smoked Honey from Eat the Love
Herb Infused Honey from The Kitchn
Honey Mustard Sauce from Chowhound
