Compound Butters
Lets talk butter shall we! Now I realize that may sound a bit, well boring but believe me when I say these butters are anything but boring. These super simple yet delicious compound butters are not only fun to make but they are sure to amp up the flavor to all your favorite dishes. For each recipe I used one softened stick of unsalted butter and added some of my favorite flavor pairings like pumpkin and spice! I couldn’t resist sneaking in a little pumpkin to my post. Tis’ the season right?! From pancakes to meat and veggies these butters are are sure to add the perfect touch to your next meal! I would love to hear about all the great flavor combinations you come up with.
I originally had the titles for each butter written on the photo, but I did not like how that looked. So, starting at the top left and going clockwise the butters are: Parsley Chive, Chipotle, Pumpkin Spice, and finally Cinnamon Honey in the bottom left.
Compound Butters
Chipotle Butter
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 single canned chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 pinch of salt
Cinnamon + Honey Butter
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 3/4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of honey
Parsley + Chive Butter
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 pinch of salt
Pumpkin Spice Butter
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon of honey
- 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
Directions
Place the softened pieces of butter into a large bowl. Add the spices and herbs for the butter of your choice and mix using a spatula until the ingredients a thoroughly combined.
Spoon the butter onto a piece of plastic wrap forming a line down the center. Fold the plastic wrap over and roll and shape the butter into a log. Twist the plastic wrap on the end to seal. Refrigerate the logs for a minimum of two hours before serving. Enjoy with some of your favorite dishes.