Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor or blender
- Fine mesh strainer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the blackberries and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. In a food processor or blender, puree the blackberries until smooth.
3. Pour the blackberry puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
5. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the butter and mix until well combined.
6. Add the blackberry puree to the butter mixture and mix until smooth and creamy.
7. Transfer the blackberry butter to a serving dish or an airtight container.
8. Chill the blackberry butter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Refrigerate at 40°F or below.
Serving size:
This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of blackberry butter, which serves 12 people.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 115
Total fat: 10g
Saturated fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 27mg
Sodium: 2mg
Total carbohydrates: 6g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Fresh blackberries can be substituted with frozen blackberries.
- Unsalted butter can be substituted with salted butter, but adjust the amount of salt accordingly.
- Powdered sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar, but it may affect the texture of the blackberry butter.
Variations:
- Raspberry Butter: Substitute fresh raspberries for blackberries.
- Blueberry Butter: Substitute fresh blueberries for blackberries.
- Mixed Berry Butter: Use a combination of fresh berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the butter is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds from the blackberry puree for a smoother texture.
- Chill the blackberry butter before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.
Storage instructions:
Store the blackberry butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions:
Blackberry butter does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the blackberry butter in a small bowl or ramekin.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries or mint leaves.
Pairings:
- Serve the blackberry butter with toast, bagels, or English muffins.
- Use as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
- Spread on scones or biscuits.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Yogurt parfait
- Scrambled eggs
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the blackberry butter is too thin, add more powdered sugar to thicken it.
- If the blackberry butter is too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Wash your hands and all utensils before preparing the blackberry butter.
- Store the blackberry butter in the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
- Do not leave the blackberry butter at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Food history:
Butter has been used for centuries as a spread and cooking ingredient. Blackberries are native to North America and have been used in cooking and medicine for thousands of years.
Flavor profiles:
Blackberry butter has a sweet and tangy flavor with a smooth and creamy texture.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the blackberry butter as a breakfast or brunch spread or as a dessert topping.
Related Categories
Cooking Method: N/A
Course Type: N/A
Dietary: N/A
Ingredient: N/A
Meal type: N/A
Occassion: N/A
Region: N/A