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Lavender & Honey Butter Recipe

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3.8 from 11 reviews

A fragrant and delicious Lavender & Honey Butter recipe that combines the floral notes of culinary lavender and lavender flavoring with the natural sweetness of honey, perfect for spreading on bread, muffins, or biscuits.

Ingredients

Butter Mixture

  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Lavender flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Honey

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine culinary lavender, lavender flavoring, and honey.
  2. Mash Together: Mash the mixture together until it is roughly combined, ensuring you see swirls of honey and specks of lavender throughout.
  3. Add Butter: Add the softened butter to the mixture and thoroughly mix to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
  4. Transfer to Paper: Scrape the butter mixture out onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper.
  5. Shape Butter Log: Use a spatula to form the butter mixture into a log shape.
  6. Wrap and Chill: Roll the butter log tightly in the parchment paper and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
  7. Storage and Use: Use the lavender honey butter immediately or store it in your refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use high-quality culinary lavender suitable for cooking.
  • Make sure butter is softened to allow easy mixing without melting it.
  • Can be served on warm bread, muffins, pancakes, and more as a gourmet spread.
  • Freeze for longer storage, thawing in the refrigerator before use.
  • Adjust honey quantity based on your desired sweetness level.