Recipe: Pecan Butter

Pecan Butter is another flavored butter that’s terrific on pancakes or toast… it’s easy to make and adds so much to foods… the finishing touch!

I’ve always used flavored butters.. and am always on the lookout for more ideas. This idea came from the Food Network… I tried their version and decided it needed more … just about more of everything… so here is my recipe for Pecan Butter.

TIPS

I always use unsalted butter… if you want salt .. you can always add it.

You need to get your butter softened… do not microwave it.. the ends will melt and the center will still be hard… just set it out and let it soften naturally.

Most flavored butters can be put into a ramekin and served like that… I prefer to make it into a small log and slice it… the easiest way to do that is to… after you’ve mixed the ingredients… dump it onto a piece of plastic wrap… use the plastic wrap to roll it into shape.. then twist the ends of the plastic wrap closed and finish shaping it.. don’t handle it too much or it will melt.

Toast your pecans before chopping…. For instructions How to Toast Pecans… see my post..

I used my mini chopper to chop the pecans.. you want them chopped finely.

Try this… it’s delicious!






Recipe: Pecan Butter

All you need:

1 stick of butter, softened
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons toasted finely chopped pecans

All you have to do:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

Scrape the pecan butter onto a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the butter and shape it into a log. Freeze until firm then refrigerate until ready to use.

Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Butter

This recipe for Cinnamon Sugar Butter is a quick and easy addition to toast, muffins and fruit… but more on that in a minute.

Many months ago I discussed flavored butters and how they can enhance foods. They’re easy to make and well worth your time. They can be either savory or sweet.

Okay… about the fruit… I like to oven roast fruit… one example is peaches… a wonderful way to do it is to put some cinnamon butter on them … as the oven bakes the fruit and melts the butter… the two flavors mingle… the smell is heavenly … as is the taste.

TIPS

I always use unsalted butter… and add salt if I want it… just a pinch will do you fine.

I keep cinnamon sugar in a small jar… click here for the recipe… another quick and easy mixture. It’s tremendously cheaper to make your own instead of the pre-mixed stuff you find in the spice section of the grocery store.

So here we go….






Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Butter

All you need:

1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Pinch of salt (optional)

All you have to do:




Mix the butter and cinnamon sugar in a small bowl. Mix well.

Scoop into a small ramekin and refrigerate until serving.