Honey Butter Spread With Strawberry Variation Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Cream butter with a mixer until fluffy. Add honey in a fine stream. Blend in juice and brown sugar and mix until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 2. STRAWBERRY BUTTER VARIATION: Omit brown sugar. Add 1 (10 ounce) package thawed frozen strawberries and 1 cup powdered sugar. Mix as above with mixer until nicely blended.

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor puree the strawberries and force the puree through a fine sieve into a saucepan. Add the honey and the lemon juice and boil the mixture for 3 minutes or until it is thickened. Let the strawberry mixture cool to room temperature.
• 2. In a bowl cream together the butter and strawberry mixture. Let the butter stand covered in a cool place for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.

Steps:

• In a food processor purée the strawberries and force the purée through a fine sieve into a saucepan. Add the honey and the lemon juice and boil the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until it is thickened. Let the strawberry mixture cool to room temperature. In a bowl cream together the butter and the strawberry mixture. Let the butter stand, covered, in a cool place for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Serve the butter with croissants or toast.