Citrus Blossom Butter
This Citrus Blossom Butter is a dreamy, fragrant blend of softened butter, fresh citrus zest, orange blossom water, and a touch of honey. It’s lightly sweet with floral notes and a silky texture—perfect for slathering on warm scones, muffins, toast, or pancakes. Add edible petals for an extra elegant touch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment, Breakfast
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: Edible flower petals (like calendula or chamomile)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a spatula or hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the orange zest, lemon zest, orange blossom water, honey, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Taste and adjust: Add a touch more honey for sweetness or more blossom water for floral intensity, if desired.
- If using, gently fold in edible flower petals.
- Transfer the butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll into a log shape, or spoon it into a jar or ramekin.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Delicious on cornbread, French toast, waffles, or even warm sweet rolls.
- To make it vegan, swap in your favorite plant-based butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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