Name: Super Easy Homemade Bourbon Hot Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 22 Servings
Cuisine: American

Sunday Table Verified

February 19, 2025

3 Ingredients

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Making homemade hot honey is so much easier than you think. And this one is even better because it has fresh peppers and a splash of bourbon for a sweet, spicy, and smoky flavor! Save this recipe for your next pizza nights with friends, homemade holiday gifts, to drizzle over a charcuterie board, and so much more.

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Super Easy Homemade Bourbon Hot Honey

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, stir together the honey and chiles. Set over medium heat until it comes to a light boil.

Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for at least 45 minutes and up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Remove from heat, and strain into a jar, discarding the leftover chiles. Stir the bourbon into the honey. Let it cool before sealing. Store it in the fridge up to 3 months.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chile Selection Matters 🌶️
Choose fresh, ripe Fresno chiles with vibrant color and firm texture to ensure maximum heat and flavor complexity in your bourbon hot honey.
Bourbon Quality Counts 🥃
Use a mid-range bourbon with subtle caramel and oak notes to enhance the honey's sweetness without overpowering the chili heat.
Infusion Temperature Control 🔥
Maintain a gentle, low simmer when infusing to extract pepper flavors without burning, which can create bitter undertones.
Strain for Silky Smoothness 🍯
Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove chile solids, creating a smooth, professional-grade hot honey with clean, bright flavors.
Storage and Shelf Life 🏺
Store your bourbon hot honey in a sterilized glass jar in a cool, dark place, where it will maintain peak flavor for up to 3 months.

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️