Flavored Butters

Posted by Marla at recipegoldmine.com 11/9/2001 11:02 am

SWEET BUTTERS

Honey Pecan Butter:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup churned honey
1/3 cup toasted, chopped pecans

Orange Cranberry Butter:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
Zest of 1 orange, finely minced
1/2 cup plumped dried cranberries, finely minced
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, finely minced
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar

Cinnamon Butter:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon

SAVORY BUTTERS

Roasted Garlic and Cilantro Butter:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/4 very finely minced roasted garlic
1/3 cup minced roasted red pepper

Horseradish and Dijon Butter:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white horseradish

Lemon and Herb Butter:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
1 teaspoon each, basil and oregano

Garlic and Dill Butter:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely minced