Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Honey Butter, a luscious spread that transforms your breakfast or snack into a gourmet experience. This easy-to-make recipe blends fresh strawberries with the natural sweetness of honey, creating a vibrant, creamy butter that surpasses store-bought options. Perfect for slathering on toast, pancakes, or even as a thoughtful gift, this strawberry honey butter will impress anyone lucky enough to try it. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious treat ready to elevate your culinary creations.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon bottled lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your boiling water canner and heat four half pint jars in simmering water.
- Puree the strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
- In a deep pot over medium heat, combine strawberry puree with sugar, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a boil while stirring frequently.
- Lower the heat and simmer until thickened (about 60-90 minutes), stirring regularly.
- Using a jar lifter, ladle hot mixture into prepared jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles with a headspace tool and wipe rims.
- Seal jars with lids and process for 10 minutes in boiling water.
- Let jars cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for optimal flavor. Adjust sugar based on strawberry sweetness. Try adding spices like cinnamon for extra flavor variations.