Description
Creamy Honey Butter is a sweet and smooth spread perfect for enhancing your breakfast favorites like toast, muffins, or pancakes. This easy-to-make recipe blends softened unsalted butter with honey and optional vanilla and cinnamon for a delightful touch of warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Base
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened to room temperature)
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 1/2 cup Honey (Adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (Optional, for fall flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: Place the softened unsalted butter in a mixing bowl to ensure it is at room temperature for easy blending.
- Add Honey: Pour in the honey gradually, blending it into the butter with a hand mixer or spatula until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Flavorings: Add vanilla extract and cinnamon if desired, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors evenly throughout the butter.
- Final Whip: Whip the honey butter for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve a light, fluffy texture perfect for spreading.
- Storage: Transfer the honey butter to an airtight container and refrigerate. Allow it to soften slightly at room temperature before serving for the best consistency.
Notes
- Adjust the honey quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Use softened butter to ensure easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- The vanilla and cinnamon are optional but add a lovely aromatic boost, especially during fall.
- Store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
