Easy Vegan Honey (Hot Honey Variation)
With floral, citrus, caramel, and vanilla flavors, this vegan honey recipe tastes better than the real thing.
Servings 20 Tablespoons
Calories 37kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar , packed
- ½ cup water
- zest of ½ an orange, sliced in long pieces with a vegetable peeler or paring knife
- 1 bag chamomile tea
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Hot Honey
- 1-3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Remove the zest of half an orange by using a vegetable peeler or paring knife to cut long, thin slices of zest while being careful to avoid too much white pith.
- Heat all ingredients in a saucepan over medium to medium-high heat until mixture begins to gently simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low to low and allow mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- With a spoon or other utensil, carefully remove the zest and tea bag from the honey mixture. Allow the mixture to continue to simmer for at least another 5 minutes.
- After the mixture has simmered for at least 10 minutes, turn off the heat. Allow to cool for up to two hours or carefully transfer to a container immediately.
- Transfer your vegan honey to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
To make your honey last up to six months, store in a sanitized jar in the refrigerator. You can also add ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice or cream of tartar, or substitute 2 tablespoons of sugar for corn syrup or agave nectar to prevent crystallization.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sugar: 10g
