Hot Pepper-Infused Honey

1 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper, dried and crushed

Place honey and red pepper in a double boiler with water in bottom. Bring water to a boil, and bring honey to 185 degrees F and keep at 185 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Strain while still warm. Place in sterilized jars and cap.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the National Honey Board - used with permission.