Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the water, granulated sugar, and culinary lavender buds in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Step 2: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the lavender steep in the liquid for 10 minutes to fully infuse the flavor. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl, discarding the lavender buds, and allow the lavender syrup to cool completely.
- Step 3: Place the softened butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or use a hand mixer). Beat the butter on medium-high speed until it is light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Slowly drizzle in the liquid honey, the cooled lavender syrup, and the fine sea salt into the mixing bowl. Beat the mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically, until the butter is smooth, aerated, and evenly combined.
- Step 5: Transfer the honey lavender butter to an airtight container or roll it into a log using parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
Notes
- For extended freshness, this compound butter freezes beautifully; wrap the log tightly in parchment paper followed by foil or plastic wrap, and thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to use.
- If you prefer a highly spreadable texture for toast or scones, allow the refrigerated butter to temper on the counter for 15-20 minutes until slightly yielding but still cool.
- Elevate your brunch game by serving generous dollops on warm croissants, whole-grain pancakes, or freshly baked lemon poppy seed muffins.
- The secret to a perfectly aerated texture is ensuring your lavender syrup is fully and completely cool before adding it; even slightly warm liquid will cause the whipped butter to separate and become oily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American