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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & 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

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).
Place the crumbled chiles in a clean, sterilized 1-pint glass jar.
Add 1 cup of high-quality honey to the jar.
Seal the jar tightly and place it in a sunny window for 1 week, gently shaking the jar once a day.
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).
Strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a clean jar. Discard the chile solids.
Store the strained honey in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dark place. It will keep indefinitely.