Strawberry Butter
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This natural, homemade strawberry butter is sweet, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with just juicy strawberries, butter, and honey or sugar, it is the perfect spread for toast, biscuits, pancakes, and homemade sourdough bread.
There is something magical about turning a handful of handpicked strawberries into something that makes breakfast feel a little more special. This strawberry butter is creamy, lightly sweet, and packed with real strawberry flavor. It tastes like summer in spreadable form.
I first started making compound butter as a way to dress up simple homemade foods. Homemade bread is wonderful on its own, but spread a little of this delicious strawberry butter recipe on top and suddenly everyone is hovering around the kitchen asking for another slice.
It is especially delicious on my sourdough whole wheat sandwich bread, sourdough biscuits, or even warm sourdough strawberry rolls if you really want to lean into the strawberry theme.
The best part is that it only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to make. No complicated steps. Just simple ingredients coming together to make something incredibly delicious.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Made with just 3 simple ingredients
- Fresh strawberry flavor
- Easy to make in minutes with minimal effort
- Perfect for spring and summer when strawberries are at their peak ripeness
- Delicious on bread, biscuits, and pancakes
- Kid approved
- A great way to use real strawberries
Ingredients Needed
Unsalted Butter: Use softened room temperature butter for the best texture. Salted or unsalted both work well.
Strawberries: Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and color.
Honey or Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps bring out the natural strawberry flavor.
Salt: Brings our the fruity flavor of fresh strawberries.
Tools You May Need
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor
- Fork or potato masher
- Airtight storage container
How to Make Strawberry Honey Butter
Step 1: Wash, dry, and remove the stems from the strawberries. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. You can leave a few small pieces for texture if desired.
Step 2: Add the softened butter, mashed strawberries, and honey or sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor until light, fluffy, and fully combined. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Step 3: Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
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Tips
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter is softened before mixing.
- Pat the strawberries dry after washing to avoid adding excess moisture.
- If you want a smoother butter, blend the strawberries before mixing them into the butter.
- For extra fluffy strawberry butter, whip it for an additional minute or two.
Variations
- Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for a delicious vanilla flavor.
- Mix in a little fresh lemon zest or other citrus zest for brightness and a unique twist.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a cozy flavor.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey or sugar.
What to Serve It With or How to Use It
This fruit butter is delicious on:
- Sourdough bread
- Sourdough biscuits
- Banana Oat Pancakes or Sourdough pancakes
- Sourdough strawberry rolls
- Toast
- English muffins
- Bagels
- Waffles
- Muffins
- Scones
- Dinner rolls
- French toast
Honestly, there are very few situations where strawberry butter is a bad idea.
Storage
Store fresh strawberry butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Because it contains fresh berries, it will not last as long as regular butter.
For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
FAQ
Yes. Thaw them completely and drain any excess liquid before using.
Absolutely. Salted butter works very well and balances the sweetness. Just don’t add extra salt unless desired.
Yes. It is actually even better after a few hours in the refrigerator because the flavors have time to blend together.
The strawberries likely had excess moisture. Pat them dry before mashing and avoid adding too much liquid.
Yes. Store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Definitely. Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries all work well using the same method.
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Strawberry Butter
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Equipment
- Stand mixer hand mixer or food processor also work.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Wash and remove the stems from the strawberries. Pat dry.
- Mash the strawberries with a fork until mostly smooth. You can leave a few small pieces for texture if desired.
- Add the softened butter, mashed strawberries, and honey or sugar to a mixing bowl.
- Beat with a hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor until light, fluffy, and fully combined.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter is softened before mixing.
- Pat the strawberries dry after washing to avoid adding excess moisture.
- If you want a smoother butter, blend the strawberries before mixing them into the butter.
- For extra fluffy strawberry butter, whip it for an additional minute or two.