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Fire Honey Recipe

Published: March 31, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Serves: 1 cup Difficulty: Easy Category: Appetizer Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 2-3 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, habanero peppers, jalapeno pepper, and garlic.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pepper pieces.
  5. Return strained honey to the saucepan.
  6. Add apple cider vinegar, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne.
  7. Heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  9. Transfer to a clean jar or bottle.
  10. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Special Notes

Fire honey is a spicy, sweet condiment that adds heat and flavor to a variety of dishes. The combination of honey and peppers creates a unique flavor profile that's both sweet and spicy. The habanero peppers provide intense heat, while the jalapeno adds a milder pepper flavor. The spices add depth and complexity to the honey. This fire honey is perfect for drizzling over pizza, adding to marinades, or using as a glaze for grilled meats. The heat level can be adjusted by using more or fewer peppers. Always use caution when handling hot peppers and wash your hands thoroughly afterward.