Citrus Butter
Citrus Butter: A light and creamy butter mixed with a combinations of orange, lemon and lime zest. With the perfect amount of zip. Dress up a boring slice of toast with the brightness of citrus butter—or add it on top of a pile of fluffy pancakes. Place this delicious butter next to the plain butter on your breakfast buffet.
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Not just for toasted bread!
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- Blueberry bread or Blueberry bagels
- Pancakes, French Toast or Waffles
- steamed vegetables like carrots
I love this Citrus Butter
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Here’s why….
- Easy to make
- Lasts a long time in the refrigerator
- Tastes incredible
- Versatile: can be used as a spread or as a topping on pancakes, waffles, quick bread and vegetables
- Makes any breakfast or buffet table special
- Can also be served on hot rolls for dinner
How to make Citrus Butter
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- Set butter out on the counter top to soften
- Add the powdered sugar, orange zest, lemon zest and lime zest to the softened butter
- Mix to combine
- Little effort for a delicious little touch
Tips for storing this Citrus Butter
- You can store the citrus butter on the counter for 1-2 days.
- To extend the life, store in the refrigerator (up to a month)
- Freeze up to 6 months without the quality becoming affected.
What to serve with this Citrus Butter Butter:
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- Buttermilk Biscuits
- Blueberry Orange Quick Bread
- Old Fashioned Danish Aebleskiver Pancakes
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Whole Wheat Flaxseed Buttermilk Waffles
- 3 Ready to go Pancake in a Jar Recipes
- Cranberry Orange Streusel Quick Bread
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Citrus Butter
Yield:
Makes About 1 Cup
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Perfect for breakfast and dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
Once the butter is soft enough to mix, blend in the powdered sugar with the orange, lemon and lime zest. Refrigerate—take out an hour before serving time or store on the counter in a container with a tight fitting lid, up to 2 days.
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Recipes to go with the Citrus Butter. PERFECT ROASTED CARROTS and CRISPY ROASTED POTATOES
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