Nutmeg Butter
Elevate your homemade spreads with this luscious Nutmeg Butter recipe, a quick and easy way to add a touch of indulgence to your favorite dishes. Made with creamy unsalted butter, fragrant ground nutmeg, a hint of honey, and a splash of vanilla extract, this sweet and aromatic spread comes together in just five minutes without any cooking required. A pinch of salt balances the flavors perfectly, while chilling allows the ingredients to meld beautifully. Use it as a dreamy topping for warm bread, scones, or pancakes, or swirl it into baked goods for a cozy, spiced twist. This versatile whipped butter is a must-have for your kitchen and can be stored effortlessly in a log or airtight container. Perfect for brunch spreads, holiday gatherings, or everyday indulgence, Nutmeg Butter brings a festive flavor to every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinches salt
Instructions
Let the unsalted butter soften at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to ensure it is easy to work with.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, ground nutmeg, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Using a mixer or a spatula, combine the ingredients until they are smooth and well blended. This may take about 2–3 minutes of mixing.
Taste the nutmeg butter and adjust sweetness or seasoning if desired, adding additional honey or nutmeg for stronger flavor.
Transfer the nutmeg butter to an airtight container or form it into a log using parchment paper for easy storage.
Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a spread on bread, muffins, pancakes, or incorporate into your baked goods for a fragrant twist.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.3 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.6 g | 283% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*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.
