Description
Delight in the refreshing flavors of orange and lemon with a hint of floral sweetness in this Citrus Blossom Butter. This compound butter is perfect for spreading on warm scones, pancakes, or muffins for a tasty breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- optional: a few drops of orange blossom water or edible dried flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Enhance Aroma: For enhanced aroma, add a drop or two of orange blossom water, but use sparingly as it is very concentrated.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the butter to a small serving dish or shape into a log using parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Decorate: Sprinkle with edible dried flowers for a decorative touch, if desired.
Notes
- Delicious served over warm scones, pancakes, muffins, or grilled toast.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
