Ingredients
Strawberry Honey Butter
1 pint strawberries
3 tablespoons SILVER BLOSSOM HONEY
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup butter, softened
Pear Honey Butter
2 very ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and cut into cubes
1/4 cup butter, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons SILVER BLOSSOM HONEY
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Orange Honey Butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup SILVER BLOSSOM HONEY
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange juice
Honey Tips
Honey Bees Need Water
To keep their hives strong, beekeepers must place them in locations that will provide abundant nectar sources as well as water.
Directions
Strawberry Honey Butter
Puree strawberries in a food processor or blender and pour into saucepan. Add honey and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a boil and continue cooking about 3 minutes until thickened. Cool.
Beat together softened butter and strawberry mixture. Put into small bowl or crock and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pear Honey Butter
In a small saucepan, simmer pear cubes over a medium heat for 15 –20 minutes mashing pear with a fork as they soften. Simmer until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, honey, and spices. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.
Orange Honey Butter
In a small bowl, cream together ingredients. Refrigerate. To serve, bring to room temperature.
Puree strawberries in a food processor or blender and pour into saucepan. Add honey and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a boil and continue cooking about 3 minutes until thickened. Cool.
Beat together softened butter and strawberry mixture. Put into small bowl or crock and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pear Honey Butter
In a small saucepan, simmer pear cubes over a medium heat for 15 –20 minutes mashing pear with a fork as they soften. Simmer until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, honey, and spices. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.
Orange Honey Butter
In a small bowl, cream together ingredients. Refrigerate. To serve, bring to room temperature.
