Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Strawberry Honey Butter, a sweet and creamy spread that elevates breakfast and snack time. This easy recipe transforms fresh strawberries into a luscious butter, perfect for slathering on toast, pancakes, or even using as a filling for pastries. The natural sweetness from honey complements the vibrant taste of strawberries, making it a delicious alternative to store-bought spreads. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this strawberry honey butter is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp bottled lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare your canning setup by heating four half-pint jars in simmering water.
- Puree washed strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
- In a deep pot, combine strawberry puree, sugar, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a boil while stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 60-90 minutes until thickened. Stir often to avoid scorching.
- Using a jar lifter, fill hot jars with the mixture, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
- Seal jars with lids and process them in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Cool jars undisturbed for 12-24 hours before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg