Strawberry Honey Butter Recipe
Introduction
Strawberry butter is a deliciously sweet and creamy spread perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with fresh strawberries and honey, it adds a fruity twist to your favorite toast or scones.
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 fruit. Set aside.
- Step 2: Place the butter and kosher 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 well incorporated.
- Step 4: Add the honey and pulse until everything is combined and the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Step 5: Leave the strawberry butter on the counter for a couple of days to develop flavor, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Tips & Variations
- For a smoother texture, strain the mashed strawberries to remove seeds before adding to the butter.
- Try substituting honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or zest to brighten the flavor.
Storage
Store strawberry butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to soften and bring out the flavors. You can also freeze it for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?
Yes, but be sure to thaw and drain excess liquid before mashing to avoid a watery butter.
Is this butter safe to leave out at room temperature?
While you can leave it out for a day or two to enhance flavor, it’s best stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
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Strawberry Honey Butter Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This delicious Strawberry Butter is a creamy, sweet spread perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made by blending room temperature unsalted butter with fresh mashed strawberries, a pinch of kosher salt, and honey, it offers a light, fluffy texture with a natural fruity sweetness. Ideal for spreading on toast, muffins, or pancakes, this easy-to-make butter combines the freshness of ripe strawberries with the richness of creamy butter for a delightful flavor experience.
Ingredients
Strawberry Butter Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 8 small strawberries, stems removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Mash the 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 the Butter: Place the room temperature unsalted butter and a pinch of kosher salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until the butter becomes fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary to ensure even mixing.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Add the mashed strawberries to the butter in the food processor. Pulse several more times until the strawberries are fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
- Add Honey: Pour in the honey and pulse again until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Storage and Serving: You can leave the strawberry butter on the counter for a couple of days to soften and blend flavors or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. Before serving, bring the butter to room temperature to ensure perfect spreadability.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter ensures easy blending and a fluffy texture.
- Fresh, ripe strawberries work best for the most flavorful butter.
- Adjust honey quantity depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Store refrigerated strawberry butter in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Bring butter to room temperature before spreading for easier use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry butter, fruit butter, sweet spread, breakfast spread, homemade butter, strawberry honey butter
