Strawberry Honey Butter Recipe
Introduction
Strawberry butter is a delightful, fresh twist on traditional butter that adds a burst of sweet and tangy flavor to your bread, muffins, or pancakes. This easy recipe combines ripe strawberries with honey and creamy butter for a spread that’s perfect anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 8 small strawberries, stems removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, crush the strawberries using a potato masher until you have about 1/2 cup of mashed berries; set aside.
- Step 2: Place the butter and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until the butter becomes fluffy. Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Step 3: Add the mashed strawberries to the butter and pulse several more times until fully incorporated.
- Step 4: Add the honey and pulse again until the mixture is light, fluffy, and evenly blended.
- Step 5: You can leave the strawberry butter on the counter for a couple of days or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. Bring it to room temperature before serving for the best spreadability.
Tips & Variations
- For a smoother texture, strain the mashed strawberries before adding to the butter.
- Try using maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweet flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the taste.
- Use frozen strawberries, thawed and well drained, if fresh aren’t available.
Storage
Store the strawberry butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. To serve, let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to soften. Avoid leaving it out too long to maintain freshness and food safety.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, but reduce or omit the added kosher salt to avoid making the butter too salty.
How long can I keep strawberry butter at room temperature?
It’s safe to leave it out for a couple of days, but for longer storage, refrigerated is best to prevent spoilage.
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Strawberry Honey Butter Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A luscious and sweet Strawberry Butter made by blending fresh strawberries with creamy unsalted butter, honey, and a pinch of kosher salt. This flavorful spread is perfect for toast, muffins, or as a delightful addition to your breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 8 small strawberries, stems removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Crush Strawberries: In a medium bowl, crush the chopped strawberries using a potato masher until you have about 1/2 cup of mashed strawberries. Set aside.
- Prepare Butter: Place the unsalted butter and a pinch of kosher salt into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until the butter becomes fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Combine Strawberries and Butter: Add the mashed strawberries to the food processor and pulse several more times until the berries are fully incorporated into the butter.
- Add Honey: Pour in the honey and pulse again until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Store and Serve: You can leave the strawberry butter at room temperature for a couple of days or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. Before serving, bring the butter back to room temperature for easy spreading.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste if you prefer it sweeter or less sweet.
- For a smoother texture, you can blend the strawberries longer in the food processor before adding to the butter.
- Stores well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Bring to room temperature before serving to make spreading easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry butter, fruit butter, sweet butter spread, breakfast spread, homemade butter, fresh strawberry recipe
