Nothing fairly says vacation meal like HONEY BUTTER. Though that is such a easy recipe, it actually elevates any particular meal, and it’ll all the time remind me of Thanksgiving dinner at my great-aunt Ina’s home rising up.
On this submit, not solely am I sharing how one can make honey butter, together with a straightforward ratio so you can also make no matter amount your subsequent get together wants, however we will even be discussing butter boards. Have you ever seen this development? As an avid butter lover, I’m INTERESTED.
Associated: Garlic Butter, Pumpkin Bread, Stuffing Recipe, Pumpkin Pie.
Substances for Honey Butter:
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Honey
- Elective additions: cinnamon, nutmeg or different spices like cayenne

How you can Make Honey Butter:
In a mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), mix all of the components and whip till mixed. It’s really that straightforward!

Honey Butter Ratio:
Honey butter is made with a 2:1 butter to honey ratio.
For instance, you may use 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter to 1/4 cup honey. Or 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) to 1/2 cup of honey. You may make bigger or smaller batches based mostly on this ratio.
Additionally, you will need to alter every other mix-in components you employ like cinnamon or nutmeg.
Serving Recommendations:

What’s a Butter Board?
A butter board is a chopping board that has softened butter unfold excessive with different components both combined into the butter or sprinkled excessive.
You should utilize a knife to take away some butter and unfold over bread or crackers, or you may dip straight into the board. I like to think about it because the butter model of a cheese plate—it’s a terrific appetizer or accompaniment to a meal.
There are such a lot of alternative ways to create a butter board! I made a decision to take among the honey butter from this recipe and add a number of drops of meals dye to create this artist palette-inspired butter board.

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Regularly Requested Questions
What’s the finest technique for softening butter?
The best strategy to soften butter is to set it out of the fridge the evening earlier than you propose to make use of it so it turns into room temperature.
If it’s essential soften butter in a rush, you are able to do so within the microwave in brief increments (15 seconds on excessive, then test it earlier than one other 15 seconds) so it doesn’t soften.
How do you make a butter board?
Unfold softened butter over the floor of a serving tray or chopping board, then sprinkle with sea salt or different components (like every thing bagel seasoning) for a enjoyable get together tray.
Does honey butter have to be refrigerated?
No. However if you wish to retailer honey butter for durations longer than a day, I might refrigerate it after which carry to room temperature earlier than serving.
Can honey butter be frozen?
Sure, honey butter will be frozen for a minimum of two months or extra. Enable to thaw within the fridge after which carry to room temperature earlier than serving.

As a substitute of blending all of the components collectively to make this honey butter recipe, you may as a substitute unfold the butter after which frivolously drizzle it with honey and sea salt for a honey butter board possibility.
You possibly can serve any form of toasted bread or crackers with a butter board. Some gadgets I like embrace: toasted bagels, naan bread, and croissants.



Honey Butter – Recipe & Ratio
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Substances
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup honey about 6 ounces
- â…› teaspoon cinnamon
- flaky sea salt for serving
Directions
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In a mixing bowl, mix the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon.
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With an electrical mixer, whip till properly mixed.
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Spoon into your serving bowl and high with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- You possibly can add different spices for extra seasonal or totally different flavors resembling nutmeg or just a little little bit of cayenne for warmth.Â
- Retailer unused honey butter within the fridge for an extended shelf life, and easily carry to room temperature earlier than serving.Â

