Orange Apricot Flavored Butter
Add a burst of fruity sophistication to your table with this delightful Orange Apricot Flavored Butter. Infused with finely chopped dried apricots, a touch of fresh orange juice, and fragrant orange zest, this creamy, easy-to-make butter delivers a luscious combination of sweet and tangy flavors. A hint of honey adds optional sweetness, while a pinch of salt enhances the vibrant citrus notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this luxurious flavored butter is perfect for spreading on warm toast, flaky scones, or freshly baked muffins, making your breakfast or brunch truly special. Refrigerate it to let the flavors meld, and enjoy its versatility as a sensational topping for sweet or savory delights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 30 grams dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
2. Add the finely chopped dried apricots into the bowl.
3. Grate the orange zest using a fine microplane and add 1 teaspoon of it to the mixture.
4. Squeeze a fresh orange and measure 1 teaspoon of orange juice. Add it to the butter.
5. If you’d like a sweeter butter, add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture.
6. Sprinkle a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
7. Use a rubber spatula or hand mixer to thoroughly combine all the ingredients. Mix until the butter is smooth, creamy, and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
8. Transfer the orange apricot butter onto a sheet of parchment paper. Roll it into a log shape for easy slicing or transfer it into a small, airtight container for storage.
9. Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Spread onto toast, muffins, scones, or pancakes for a delightful burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 385 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.
