Orange Honey Butter

5 from 1 vote

This orange honey butter is the perfect blend of sweet and citrusy, transforming ordinary toast, biscuit, and rolls into something extroardinary. With just three simple ingredients and five minutes of your time, you'll have a gourmet spread that tastes as if it came from a fancy brunch spot.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Room Temperature30

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Breakast

Cuisine: American

Cooking Technique: blending

Servings: servings

Calories: 110kcal

Author: Zoé Forestier

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 whip
1 Zester

Ingredients

1 stick butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon honey
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Bring the butter to room temperature.
Zest the orange and place in a bowl.
Add the butter and honey and mix.
Sprinkle with salt to add brighten the flavors and balance the sweetness.
Hint: For the best flavor, let the orange honey butter sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it much easier to spread on your favorite breads and pastries.

Notes

Use a microplane or fine zester when zesting your orange, and only zest the orange part of the peel—the white pith underneath is bitter and will ruin your butter. You want those bright, aromatic citrus oils from just the colorful outer layer!
Don't skip the whipping step – Taking a minute to whip the butter first creates a lighter, fluffier texture that makes the compound butter feel more luxurious and spreads more easily.
I always use my OXO handheld mixer (affiliate link) for this recipe—it's quick and easy without dirtying a big stand mixer. A fork works too if you don't mind a bit of an arm workout!
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The butter will firm up when chilled, so let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
- For longer storage, you can freeze orange honey butter for up to 3 months. Roll it into a log using parchment paper, wrap tightly, and slice off rounds as needed. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Serving suggestions – This butter is amazing on warm biscuits, cornbread, pancakes, waffles, French toast, croissants, or even stirred into hot oatmeal. Try it melted over grilled salmon or chicken for a sweet-savory glaze!

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