Description
This Garden Herb Butter with Edible Flowers is a vibrant, flavorful compound butter that combines fresh herbs and delicate edible flower petals to create a beautiful and tasty spread. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance and freshness to warm bread, grilled vegetables, roasted meats, or baked potatoes, this easy-to-make butter enhances any dish with its aromatic herbs and floral notes.
Ingredients
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Herb Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon edible flower petals (such as nasturtiums, pansies, violets, or calendula)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter: Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium mixing bowl to ensure easy blending with other ingredients.
- Add Herbs and Flowers: Add the finely chopped chives, parsley, thyme leaves, dill, and edible flower petals to the butter, incorporating the fresh and floral flavors.
- Season and Mix: Add lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined, creating a uniform herb butter.
- Shape the Butter: Spoon the blended butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log using your hands or a spatula for easy slicing later.
- Chill: Roll the butter log tightly in the parchment or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm and ready to serve.
- Serve: Slice the chilled herb butter and serve it over warm bread, grilled vegetables, roasted meats, or baked potatoes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use only food-safe edible flowers that have not been treated with pesticides to ensure safety.
- The butter can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months to preserve freshness.
- For flavor variations, try adding minced garlic for a savory twist or a touch of honey for subtle sweetness.
