Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 2-3 hours | Total Time: 3 hours
Transform your breakfast with this simple and delicious homemade blueberry butter! Made with just 4 ingredients, this sweet spread is perfect for toast, muffins, pancakes, and more. It’s easy to make and stores well in the fridge.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
How to Make Blueberry Butter
Step 1: Cook the Blueberries Put the fresh blueberries and honey in a small pot. Cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir every few minutes. The blueberries will pop and make juice.
Step 2: Let It Cool Take the pot off the heat. Let the blueberry mix cool for 5-10 minutes.
Step 3: Mash the Berries Put the cooked blueberries in a bowl. Use a fork to mash them up. You can also use a hand blender for a few seconds. Keep some chunks for texture.
Step 4: Mix Everything Together Add the soft butter and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix well until everything looks smooth and combined.
Step 5: Store and Chill Put your blueberry butter in a clean jar or container with a lid. Place it in the fridge for 2-3 hours to get firm.
How to Use Blueberry Butter
This tasty spread is great on:
- Toast and bagels
- English muffins
- Pancakes and waffles
- Scones and biscuits
- Plain crackers
Storage Tips
Keep your blueberry butter in the fridge in a sealed container. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Why This Recipe Works
This blueberry butter recipe is perfect because it uses simple ingredients you probably have at home. The honey adds natural sweetness, while the lemon juice keeps the bright blueberry flavor fresh. Making it at home means no preservatives and you control the sweetness level.
Recipe Tips
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen ones work too
- Don’t blend too much – some texture makes it more interesting
- Taste and add more honey if you like it sweeter
Serves: Makes about 1 cup | Difficulty: Easy
