Flavor-Infused Butter Variations: Pomegranate, Cinnamon, Blackberry, Chive, and Garlic Spreads Recipe
Discover these delightful homemade butter spreads that add unique flavors to your bread or crackers. From fruity pomegranate butter to savory garlic butter, each recipe offers a creamy and flavorful twist to elevate your meals or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup per butter recipe 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pomegranate Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Cinnamon Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Blackberry Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 tablespoons blackberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Chive Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped chives
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon basil
- ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Garlic Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2–3 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: Begin with room temperature butter to ensure smooth mixing. Use a stand mixer or hand beaters to mix the butter until it becomes creamy and light in texture.
- Mix Ingredients: For basic butter variations such as cinnamon, chive, and garlic butters, add all the ingredients except any fresh fruits directly to the creamed butter and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Add Fruits: For fruit-based butters like pomegranate and blackberry butter, incorporate all other ingredients first, then gradually add the fresh fruits, blending gently to preserve the fruit texture.
- Portion and Serve: Transfer your prepared butter spreads into your chosen serving vessels, such as ramekins or a serving board. Enhance presentation by garnishing with complementary toppings like extra nuts, herbs, or fruit seeds.
- Enjoy: Serve your flavorful butters alongside fresh bread, crackers, or rolls to elevate your meal or snack experience.
Notes
- Use softened butter at room temperature for best mixing results and smooth texture.
- Fresh fruits should be folded gently into the butter to preserve their shape and texture.
- Adjust salt and sweetness to taste depending on your preference.
- Roasting garlic before adding to garlic butter enhances the flavor and mellows sharpness.
- Store butter spreads in airtight containers in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for easy spreading.
- These butters can be made ahead and kept for up to a week refrigerated.
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