Orange Butter
From Recipes
From "The New Basics Cookbook":
- The sweet flavor of orange butter, heightened with vanilla and nutmeg, is great atop hot pancakes and waffles.
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 10 min |
| Cook time | (n/a) |
| Source | The New Basics Cookbook |
| Yield / serves | ~1 generous cup |
| Rating | |
Ingredients
| 12 T | unsalted butter, at room temperature |
| 2 T | confectioners' sugar |
| 1 T | grated orange zest |
| 2 T | orange-flavored liquer |
| 2 T | fresh orange juice |
| 1/4 t | vanilla extract |
| 1/4 t | freshly grated nutmeg |
| pinch of salt | |
Preparation
Combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, and orange zest in a mixer bowl, and beat until light. Then slowly beat in the liqueur, juice, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a crock, and serve immediately.
Note: Orange Butter can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator. Before serving, bring it to room temperature and beat again with an electric mixer to lighten.
