Description
A bright, fragrant compound butter made with softened unsalted butter, fresh citrus zests, honey, and a whisper of orange blossom water, perfect for toast, scones, pancakes, or as a finishing touch on roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
- Orange Zest: 1 tablespoon, freshly grated
- Lemon Zest: 1 teaspoon, finely grated
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Powdered Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Orange Blossom Water: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: A small pinch
Instructions
- Set the unsalted butter out at room temperature until soft but not melted, about 30 to 45 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl combine the softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, orange zest, lemon zest, orange blossom water, and a small pinch of salt.
- Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the mixture until light, airy, and fully combined, about 2 to 3 minutes with a mixer or 4 to 5 minutes by hand.
- Scrape the mixture into a clean ramekin or glass jar, smoothing the top with a spatula. Taste and adjust, adding a touch more honey or a few more drops of orange blossom water if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the butter firm up.
- When ready to serve, let the butter sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easy spreading. Serve on warm bread, scones, pancakes, or as a finishing butter for roasted vegetables.
Notes
- To freeze, form the butter into a log in parchment paper and freeze for up to three months. Slice portions as needed.
- Zest citrus before juicing to capture all the aromatic oils and avoid waste.
- Use a light hand with orange blossom water; start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more only if you want a stronger floral note.
- If using salted butter, omit the added pinch of salt to avoid over-salting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (approx. 14 g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 11.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Citrus butter, orange blossom butter, compound butter, honey butter, breakfast spread, scone butter