Description
Homemade Blueberry Butter is a luscious, fruity spread made by gently cooking fresh blueberries and combining them with creamy butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla. This easy-to-make butter is perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, or pancakes, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Mixture
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cook Blueberries: In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries until they begin to burst and release their juices, which will take about 3-4 minutes.
- Mash and Thicken: Mash the berries using a spoon or a potato masher, and continue cooking for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture slightly thickens.
- Cool Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the blueberry mixture cool to room temperature to ensure it doesn’t melt the butter when combined.
- Beat Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled blueberry mixture, honey, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat everything together until fully incorporated and smooth in texture.
- Store: Transfer the blueberry butter into a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It is best served chilled for easy spreading.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best flavor, but frozen blueberries can be substituted if thawed and drained.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy beating and a smooth spread.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar and honey according to your taste.
- Store the blueberry butter in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 weeks for optimal freshness.
- Bring to room temperature before serving if the butter is too firm from refrigeration.
