A perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and creamy, hot honey butter transforms everything it touches – from cornbread and biscuits to roasted vegetables and grilled meats. This homemade condiment combines the floral sweetness of honey with a gentle heat kick and the richness of butter for a versatile spread that’s both simple to make and impressive to serve.
Hot Honey Butter Recipe
Course: SauceCuisine: USADifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCalories per serving
205
kcal
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Ingredients
115 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons 3 tbsp honey
1 tablespoons 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or Tabasco)
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch 1 pinch salt
Equipment
Mixing Bowl- silicone spatula
- Airtight container
Directions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl and ensure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Add the honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.
- Using a rubber spatula, mix all ingredients thoroughly until completely combined and smooth.
- Taste and adjust the heat level by adding more red pepper flakes or hot sauce if desired.
- Transfer the hot honey butter to a serving dish or storage container.
- Use immediately as a soft spread, or refrigerate for 30 minutes if a firmer consistency is preferred.
- Bring to room temperature before serving if refrigerated.
Notes
- For extra flavor depth, try using different varieties of honey like wildflower or orange blossom, which will each bring their own unique floral notes.
