Honey Butter

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This simple homemade whipped Honey Butter recipe is so easy to make with only 3 ingredients. It elevates cornbread, biscuits, chicken, and roasted vegetables to another level!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: honey butter, honey butter recipe

Servings: tablespoons (1/2 cup)

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Place the butter in a mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add in the honey and salt; beat until combined and smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and beat again until perfectly light and fluffy.
Spoon into a ramekin or a 4 ounce glass jar; leave on the counter, covered, for up to 2 days or transfer to the refrigerator in an airtight container for longer storage (bring to room temperature before serving.)

Notes

Salted or unsalted butter can be used. This recipe is written with unsalted butter, but I've used both! If you use unsalted, add in 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (not table salt) a little at a time. You might find that 1/4 teaspoon does the job. Either way, salt is a must in bringing out the best flavor.

Adjust the sweetness. Some people think this is very sweet, while others don’t think it’s sweet enough. It’s all personal taste. For me, 3 tablespoons of honey is perfect. If you’re unsure, whip the butter and then start adding in the honey 1 teaspoon at a time until you get the results that suit you.

Storage. This can be stored on the counter, covered, if it will be eaten within a couple days, or in the refrigerator in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks, then allow to come to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze it up to 2 months (thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then set out to reach room temperature.)

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