Description
Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this delightful Citrus Blossom Butter. Bursting with the zesty flavors of orange, lemon, and lime, combined with the sweetness of honey, this compound butter is a perfect spread for biscuits, pancakes, scones, or even grilled fruit. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey (or regular honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, orange zest, lemon zest, lime zest, orange blossom honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Use a spatula or hand mixer to blend everything until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or zest as needed.
- Transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and shape it into a log.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
- You can use just one type of citrus zest if preferred, but a blend gives a more complex flavor.
- This butter is perfect on warm biscuits, pancakes, scones, or grilled fruit.
- For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
