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A close-up handheld smartphone photo of a mason jar filled with translucent amber Garlic Hot Honey Sauce, featuring visible garlic cross-sections.

Garlic Hot Honey Sauce: The Ultimate Sweet, Spicy, and Savory Infusion

A visually stunning Garlic Hot Honey Sauce featuring translucent amber honey infused with fresh garlic cross-sections and red pepper flakes. Perfect for drizzling over pizza, chicken, or cookies for a gourmet sweet-heat finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Infusion Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups honey Clover or wildflower (500g)
  • 4-6 cloves fresh garlic thinly sliced into cross-sections (30g)
  • 1.5 tbsp dried red pepper flakes 9g
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 5ml
  • 1 pinch sea salt 1g

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan Heavy-bottomed preferred
  • 1 Glass mason jar 12oz capacity
  • 1 Sharp knife or mandoline For thin garlic slices

Instructions
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the garlic cloves and slice them into very thin, uniform cross-section rounds. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. Add the honey to a small saucepan over low heat. Warm until it is fluid and thin, but do not let it reach a simmer.
  3. Stir in the garlic slices and red pepper flakes. Continue to heat on low for 10-12 minutes, ensuring the garlic stays white and doesn't brown.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and salt. Let rest for 5 minutes so bubbles can dissipate.
  5. Pour the viscous mixture into a clean glass jar. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

Keep refrigerated since it contains fresh garlic slices.
If the honey crystallizes in the fridge, gently warm the jar in a bowl of warm water.
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