Spicy Jalapeño Cornbread With Lime Honey (Printable version)
Bold cornbread with jalapeños and sweet lime honey glaze for perfect spicy-sweet balance.
# What you need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Add-Ins
10 - 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
11 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen thawed
12 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, optional
→ Sweet Lime Honey Glaze
13 - 1/4 cup honey
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
16 - Pinch of salt
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or 9-inch round skillet with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Whisk in whole milk, vegetable oil, and melted unsalted butter until mixture is smooth and uniform.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold chopped jalapeños, corn kernels, and shredded cheddar cheese if using into the batter until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
07 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - While cornbread bakes, combine honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and pinch of salt in small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes until fluid and fragrant.
09 - Remove cornbread from oven. While still warm, drizzle lime honey glaze evenly over surface. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy kick from fresh jalapeños cuts through the sweetness perfectly
- That lime honey glaze is the kind of finish that makes people ask for seconds
02 -
- Overmixing creates tough cornbread, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The glaze needs to go on while the bread is still warm so it absorbs properly
03 -
- Cast iron creates the crispiest edges and most beautiful golden crust
- Room temperature ingredients prevent that dreaded dense middle