I have always been a firm believer that butter makes everything better.
I may not be an expert cook, but any new recipe I try will almost certainly include butter as one of the ingredients. It just makes things that much tastier, like when making a delicious homemade butter cake.
I honestly didn't think there was any way to improve upon butter. But when I saw these four easy recipes for flavored butters, I realized just how wrong I was.
Using only a food processor, butter, and a few simple ingredients, I was able to make fig butter, strawberry maple butter, red pepper butter, and garlic herb butter. And they all turned out so good that I don't know which I would choose as my favorite!
Scroll through below to see just how quick and easy it is to make your own flavored butter. These are absolutely perfect for enjoying at home or giving as a gift.
Which of these flavored butters do you want to make the most? Let us know in the comments.
These recipes for fig butter, strawberry maple butter, red pepper butter, and garlic herb butter are so easy to make — and the results are stunning and delicious!
To make fig butter, which is a perfect sweet touch for your breakfast toast, all you need are butter and fig preserves.
Place the butter in small blocks into a food processor.
Add the fig preserves on top of the butter.
Pulse the food processor to combine the ingredients.
Remove the ingredients and place them on wax paper.
Form the fig butter into a log and wrap in the wax paper. Place the fig butter roll into the refrigerator, and your fig butter is all ready to enjoy!
For a butter that would be absolutely delicious on your pancakes or french toast, you should try strawberry maple butter. Start with butter, diced fresh strawberries, orange zest, and your favorite maple syrup.
Place the butter in the food processor.
Add the diced strawberries.
Pour in the orange zest and maple syrup.
As with the fig butter, pulse the food processor to combine all of the ingredients. Then, remove and place on a piece of wax paper.
Just roll the paper and refrigerate, and your delicious strawberry maple butter is ready to go!
To try a take on flavored butter that isn't sweet, this red pepper butter is the perfect solution. Start with butter, roasted red pepper, green onions, and salt.
Place the butter in the food processor. Make sure to drain the liquid from the roasted red peppers, and then add them in as well.
Chop up the green onions and add them to the mix.
Top with a little bit of salt. We suggest 1/8 tsp., but you can use more or less depending on how salty you like your butter.
Pulse the food processor until all of the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Wrap the red pepper butter in wax paper and refrigerate. It really is that simple to turn ordinary roasted red peppers into a tasty butter for yourself or others to enjoy!
Last, but certainly not least, if you want a butter that is perfect for a steak or a baked potato, give this garlic herb butter a try. All you need are butter, chives, parsley, garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
Add the butter, chopped chives, and parsley into the food processor.
Add in fresh garlic and a little bit of lemon juice.
As with the other butters, pulse the food processor until the ingredients are combined.
Roll the garlic herb butter into a log shape and wrap in wax paper. Twist the ends to give the butter roll a beautiful touch that makes them perfect for gift-giving. Refrigerate, and your garlic herb butter is ready to enjoy!
Requiring only a few very simple ingredients and a food processor, this recipe is ideal for cooks of any and all skill levels.
Whether making them for yourself or giving them as a gift, each of these four homemade flavored butters is a great addition to any food-lover's kitchen.
Will you be making flavored butter in your own kitchen? Which one? Let us know in the comments.
Please SHARE if you love this incredible twist on regular butter as much as we do!
Ingredients:
Fig Butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup fig preserves
Strawberry Maple Butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Red Pepper Butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup red pepper, roasted and chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/8 tsp salt
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 Tbsp chives
- 2 Tbsp parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, quartered
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- For each butter, combine ingredients in food processor and mix.
- For mixture into a log and wrap in wax or parchment paper.
- Refrigerate.
