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    Home » Dips and Sauces » How To Make Honey Butter (Quick and Easy)

    How To Make Honey Butter (Quick and Easy)

    Published: Oct 13, 2021 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Honey butter is a creamy and delicious versatile spread that tastes just as good as it sounds. This recipe will teach you how to make honey butter at home in easy steps with storage tips! All you need are two ingredients and 5 minutes. Slather on this quick and easy soda bread!

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    a bowl of butter with honey drizzle stick placed beside it.

    This recipe is

    Effortless: quick and easy

    Economical

    Easily customizable

    Gluten-free, vegetarian, and can be made vegan or dairy-free

    What is Honey Butter

    Honey butter just like its name is a mixture of softened butter and honey, with the addition of powdered sugar if you desired.

    You can also buy it from stores, but making it at home will be more economical, simple, and easy with your choice of saltiness and sweetness. It allows you to have more variations and experimenting with different flavors with spices, and flavors

    You can use it as a spread on dinner rolls, cornbread, biscuits (scones), zucchini bread, banana bread, toast, waffles, pancakes, or English muffins.

    a close shot of honey butter in a small rownd bowl.

    Ingredients you will need

    • Slightly Salted Butter (substitute with plant-based butter to make it vegan)
    • Honey (runny honey)
    ingredients.

    How To Make Honey Butter

    Before using butter, bring it to room temperature to soften. Take it out from the fridge for about 30 minutes before making it. If in a hurry, place it in a microwave for 10 seconds to soften, make sure it doesn’t melt.

    To a mixing bowl, add softened butter and whip for about 1 minute using a hand mixer. Add the honey and mix for another minute or two or until well combined, smooth and creamy. If you don't have a hand mixer then you can mix it with a spoon or a handheld whisk.

    Transfer to a clean dry jar and use as desired. 

    butter and honey in a bowl with a hand mixer.

    Honey Substitute If You are Vegan

    If you're vegan, don't worry! There are several types of honey substitutes available, and below are a few examples of ones that may be added to your butter to make this delicious spread suitable to your individual needs.

    • Maple syrup
    • Brown rice syrup
    • Corn syrup
    • Agave nectar
    • Malt syrup
    • Date syrup

    Variations 

    • Cinnamon honey butter: you will need cinnamon, butter, and honey to make a Texas Roadhouse copycat.
    • Cinnamon brown sugar butter: brown sugar can be a substitute for honey, you can also add fruit chunks, or jams to add sweetness to the butter with cinnamon.
    • Vanilla honey butter: The fun version is to add vanilla extract or vanilla beans/paste, you can also use pure almond extract in the mixture of honey and butter.
    • Blackcurrant jam butter: This is my favorite one, I really like the sweetness and tartness of blackcurrant jam. Just add blackcurrant jam with slightly salted butter and whip it to combine.
    butter in a bowl with a blue spatula.

    How To Make Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter 

    The Texas Roadhouse cinnamon honey butter is known as the fluffy, and delicious spreadable treat to have which you can easily make at home with very simple ingredients. Just use simple 4 ingredients to get a tasty, delightful treat for your munching.

    • Butter - I like slightly salted butter as it has the right amount of saltiness and no need for adding more. You can add if you want. Ideally, the butter should be at room temperature.
    • Powdered Sugar - helps it to make it fluffy and hold its texture.
    • Honey -
    • Cinnamon - A little cinnamon will enhance the smell and taste, If used in large quantities it can be very strong and overpower the butter.

    Add all 4 ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix it for 2 minutes with a hand mixer or until fluffy and smooth.

    a hand drizziling honey on butter.

    Storage Information

    If you're only making a small batch at a time, you may not need to refrigerate it. if it's in a sealed container, it can stay for a day or two on the countertop. However, if you wish to make a large batch so that you may enjoy the treat whenever you want for some time, there are two storage options.

    In The Fridge

    Honey butter can be stored in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Whenever you want to use it just bring it out of the fridge and let come to room temperature so it is easily spreadable for use.  

    In The Freezer:

    Butter may be frozen for up to two months or longer. Simply wrap it in plastic wrap (cling film) and seal it with several layers. Allow it to sit overnight in the fridge before using it, also use it within one month for optimum flavor and freshness.

    Tips

    • Zest any citrus of choice into the butter to get a little tangy flavor in it.
    • Never leave honey butter on the counter for a couple of days. It will go bad, your butter is best stored in the fridge.
    • Take it out 30 minutes before using it from the fridge so it comes to room temperature before use,
    • Add a little powdered sugar to get the hold of the mixture and its fluffiness.

    FAQS

    What is honey butter used for

    It's a versatile spread and can be used in many recipes. Use it as a breakfast spread instead of just butter. You can use it on cornbread, dinner rolls, hush puppies, biscuits (scones), pancakes, waffles, popcorn, and many more. It can also be used on grilled meats with an addition of garlic to enhance its flavor. If you are baking some shrimp, spread some on it or in veggies to play with flavors.

    Is honey butter healthy?

    Yes, honey butter is healthy if eaten in moderation. As raw honey is a good source of antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties other hand butter contains vitamin D, calcium, and is beneficial in bone growth and development.

    Do I have to whip it

    Yes, whipping will help in mixing the butter and honey, it also gives you a lusciously smooth and fluffy texture. It helps in controlling the crystallization process in honey, which retains the spreadable look of the honey-butter mixture.

    Can I use salted butter?

    Yes, salted butter can also be used in this recipe. It works well with the ingredients in honey butter. But, if you use unsalted butter, you can add a pinch of salt to taste.

    Can honey butter go bad?

    Butter can go bad if left unrefrigerated. It's best to eat it within two to three days of making it if you will not be refrigerating it.

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    a bowl of honey butter placed beside a bread knife.

    How To Make Honey Butter (Quick and Easy)

    Ajoke
    Honey butter is a cream, and delicious versatile spread that tastes just as good as it sounds. This recipe will teach you how to make honey butter at home in easy steps with storage tips! All you need are two ingredients and 5 minutes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 123 kcal

    Equipment

    • hand mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup (2 sticks) lightly Salted Butter substitute with plant-based butter to make it vegan
    • ⅓ cup Honey runny honey

    Instructions
     

    • Before using butter, bring it to room temperature to soften
    • To a mixing bowl, add softened butter and whip for about 1 minute using a hand mixer. Add the honey and mix for another minute or two or until well combined, smooth, and creamy.
      If you don't have a hand mixer then you can mix it with a spoon or a handheld whisk.
    • Transfer to a clean dry jar and use as desired.

    Notes

    Storage Information
    If you're only making a small batch at a time, you may not need to refrigerate it. if it's in a sealed container, it can stay for a day or two on the countertop. However, if you wish to make a large batch so that you may enjoy the treat whenever you want for some time, there are two storage options.
    In The Fridge: Honey butter can be stored in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Whenever you want to use it just bring it out of the fridge and let come to room temperature so it is easily spreadable for use.
    In The Freezer: Honey butter may be frozen for up to two months or longer. Simply wrap it in plastic wrap (cling film) and seal it with several layers. Allow it to sit overnight in the fridge before using it, also use it within one month for optimum flavor and freshness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Chichi says

      October 13, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t wait to try this recipe! Looks so good.

      Reply
      • Olu says

        October 14, 2021 at 10:34 pm

        Thank you, Chi, kindly let me know how it turns out.

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