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Honey Aleppo Pepper Sauce Recipe

Honey Aleppo Pepper Sauce Recipe delivers a sweet, spicy condiment that is easy to prepare in 30 minutes and perfect for chicken, veggies, and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 small cloves of garlic minced or pressed
  • 3 tablespoons Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk or spoon for stirring
  • Garlic press optional

Method
 

  1. Pour and heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the minced or pressed garlic and sauté it for about 2 minutes until soft and aromatic.
  2. Once the garlic is ready, add Aleppo pepper flakes, fresh rosemary, and thyme to the pan, stir together, and cook for at least 1 minute to release the flavors into the oil.
  3. Now pour the honey, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and sea salt into the saucepan and stir them well until everything is combined and the honey fully dissolves into the sauce.
  4. Cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring often. It will start to thicken and become syrupy. If the moisture does not evaporate, let it cook for a few more minutes until it reaches the right thickness.
  5. Once the sauce is perfectly thick, taste it and ensure the flavors are balanced with more honey for sweetness, lemon juice for a sharper taste, or more Aleppo pepper if you want it spicier. Enjoy it while it’s fresh!