The Best Homemade Blueberry Butter
This easy blueberry butter is made with blueberries, butter, and honey or sugar for a sweet and creamy spread that tastes like summer. Perfect on toast, biscuits, pancakes, muffins, and homemade sourdough bread.
Servings: 12
Calories: 77kcal
Equipment
- Immersion blender or regular blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup blueberries washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Allow the butter to soften to room temperature.
- Add the fresh blueberries to a blender, food processor, or immersion blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Whipped softened butter in the stand mixer for a minutes or two.
- Add fresh blueberry puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract and whisk together until light and fluffy.
- Taste and add additional powdered sugar or pinch of salt if you prefer a sweeter butter.
- Transfer the blueberry butter to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe blueberries. Sweet, ripe berries create the best flavor and natural color.
- Start with softened butter. Soft butter whips much more easily and creates a fluffy texture.
- Whip for several minutes. The extra whipping incorporates air, making the butter light and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.02mg