Sun Chile Honey Recipe

Infuse your kitchen with the fiery warmth of New Mexico! This vibrant Sun-Ripened Chile Honey recipe, inspired by authentic New Mexican cuisine, combines sweet honey with the distinctive flavor and gorgeous red hue of red chiles. Perfect for drizzling over fresh-baked bread, sopaipillas, or cornbread, this honey will elevate your baking and add a unique kick to your favorite dishes. The recipe is incredibly easy and the end result is a delicious and long-lasting treat (it keeps indefinitely in a tightly sealed jar!).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10090 mins
Calories 1033.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sun Chile Honey

  • Dried New Mexico Chiles
  • 1 cup high-quality honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)

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How to Make Sun Chile Honey

  1. Remove stems from 1-2 ounces of red chiles (adjust amount to your preferred heat level). Lightly crumble the peppers, including seeds (for extra heat).
  2. Place the crumbled chiles in a clean, sterilized 1-pint glass jar.
  3. Add 1 cup of high-quality honey to the jar.
  4. Seal the jar tightly and place it in a sunny window for 1 week, gently shaking the jar once a day.
  5. After one week, taste the honey. If you desire more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper (start with 1/8 teaspoon and add more to taste).
  6. Strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a clean jar. Discard the chile solids.
  7. Store the strained honey in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dark place. It will keep indefinitely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1115g

Fat

0g

Carbs

93g

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