Festive Butter
Elevate your holiday table with this luxurious Festive Butter, a flavorful and aromatic spread that’s perfect for celebrating the season. This quick 10-minute recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with zesty orange, fragrant fresh rosemary and thyme, a touch of sweet honey, and a dash of coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper for a balanced blend of savory and sweet. Add an optional sprinkle of parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous freshness. Perfectly suited for slathering on warm bread, spreading over roasted vegetables, or enhancing the flavor of grilled meats, this compound butter makes any dish instantly special. With its simple yet elegant flavor profile, this Festive Butter is ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy dinners, or even as a thoughtful edible gift. Serve it chilled after letting the flavors meld in the refrigerator, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing condiment that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the softened butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the orange zest, finely chopped rosemary, thyme, honey, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Using a spatula or hand mixer, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
If desired, gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper. Shape the butter into a log for easy slicing or press it into a small ramekin for spreading.
Wrap the log tightly in the parchment paper, or cover the ramekin with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Festive Butter alongside warm bread, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.4 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1003 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*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.
