Blueberry Butter
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of homemade Blueberry Butter, a sweet and tangy spread that captures the essence of fresh blueberries in every bite. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including plump blueberries, a touch of sugar, a hint of cinnamon, and zesty lemon juice, this small-batch recipe is slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, concentrated flavor. A swirl of melted butter at the end adds luxurious creaminess, making it the perfect accompaniment to toast, biscuits, pancakes, or even baked brie. With its vibrant hue and jam-like consistency, this easy recipe takes just an hour to prepare and is a delightful way to savor blueberry season. Store it in jars for up to two weeks in the refrigerator—or freeze it for later—and enjoy a burst of berry goodness year-round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Rinse the fresh blueberries thoroughly under cool water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the blueberries begin to burst and release their juices.
Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the mixture directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a stand blender and puree, then return it to the pot.
Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens. This should take approximately 35-40 minutes. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon when ready.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated. This will give the blueberry butter a silky texture.
Allow the blueberry butter to cool slightly, then transfer it to clean, airtight jars or containers.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.1 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
