This honey butter recipe makes a perfect spread for slathering on toast, dabbing it on biscuits, or scooping up with apple slices. Pure bliss in a jar!
What is Honey Butter?
Honey butter is simple spread containing – you guessed it – honey and butter! Mixing these two simple ingredients with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon into a spreadable consistency is super easy. All you need is an electric mixer and a few minutes!
How to Make Honey Butter
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make honey butter. Here’s all you do: You’ll love how versatile this honey butter recipe is. You can vary the ingredients, depending on your taste and how you intend to use it. I love to make cinnamon honey butter with vanilla for use on breakfast pancakes, biscuits or hush puppies.
Sweet or Savory
Honey is great for sweet dishes but it’s also used in a lot of savory dishes as well like Honey Mustard Chicken or Honey Garlic Chicken Wings. Baked honey butter chicken is a great way to enjoy this butter recipe creating a yummy sticky glaze (skip the cinnamon in the recipe if using it for chicken).
Honey Butter Chicken
Use a paper towel to thoroughly dry skinless breasts or thighs. (Bone in baked chicken thighs give a more moist meat) Spread honey butter over each piece. Place on a baking sheet or uncovered shallow baking pan, with a coating of oil. (The oil will help prevent the butter from burning.) Sprinkle with a generous amount of seasoned salt, herbs or curry spices, depending on your preference. Bake until juices run clear or the breasts or thighs register 165°F on your meat thermometer.
How Long Does Honey Butter Last?
Honey butter should keep for however long you are accustomed to keeping butter in your household. It will last at room temperature for a few days – depending on your climate or the season. For greatest longevity, a general rule-of-thumb is to store it in the fridge for about two weeks. Be aware that honey butter will harden up in the refrigerator just like butter, so it will have to be softened to restore it to easy spread-ability. You can freeze honey butter to keep it longer. Here’s another bonus: Homemade honey butter make a great gift! Place it in canning jars, wrap a bit of ribbon or jute around the screw top, add a pretty label and voila! You have an easy, inexpensive and special gift that anyone would love to receive.
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