Spread the joy with these sweet and savory compound butters—each one pairs beautifully with fresh, warm bread, pancakes, veggies, and more!
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1. Strawberry Honey Butter
Sweet, fruity, and perfect on muffins, toast, or scones.
Ingredients:
½ cup butter, softened
2 tbsp honey
¼ cup mashed fresh strawberries
½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions:
Whip all ingredients together until creamy and well blended. For an ultra-smooth texture, use a hand mixer.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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2. Garlic Herb Butter
Savory, aromatic, and perfect for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or crusty bread.
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp chopped thyme or rosemary
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients until combined. Serve over warm bread or melt onto grilled steaks and veggies.
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.
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3. Cinnamon Honey Butter
Warm, sweet, and spiced—ideal for rolls, waffles, pancakes, or cornbread.
Ingredients:
½ cup salted butter, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp sea salt
Instructions:
Beat all ingredients using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment until fluffy.
Storage:
Room temp: 1 week
Fridge: Up to 1 month
Let soften before serving for best texture.
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4. Pecan Maple Butter
Nutty, rich, and lightly sweetened—amazing on toast, pancakes, or stirred into oatmeal.
Ingredients:
½ cup salted butter, softened
¼ cup crushed toasted pecans
2 tbsp real maple syrup
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes. Let cool and crush. Whip butter until creamy, then mix in maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in pecans.
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temp before spreading.
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TIP: Shape butter into logs using parchment paper, chill, then slice into rounds for a fancy touch!