**Time Required:**
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
**Introduction**
There’s something incredibly enticing about the melodious blend of honey and cinnamon in butter. Infinitely spreadable, undeniably delicious, and remarkably easy to whip up, this honey cinnamon butter is sure to transform your bread, pancakes, or muffins into an extraordinary treat.
**Why Make This Recipe**
This Honey Cinnamon Butter truly makes the ordinary extraordinary. It elevates a simple slice of bread into a fine dessert and adds a delightfully sweet touch to your morning toast or breakfast pancakes. Plus, the process of making it is as simple as mixing together the ingredients.
**How to Make Honey Cinnamon Butter**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
– 1/4 cup of honey
– 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
– A pinch of salt
**Directions:**
1. Fetch a medium-sized bowl and add the softened butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to it.
2. Start blending all the ingredients. You can either use a hand mixer or a spatula for this. Continue until the mix becomes smooth and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
3. Transfer the Honey Cinnamon Butter to a small jar or container.
4. To store, cover it and keep it in the refrigerator. It can stay fresh for up to two weeks.
5. Before serving, take it out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes. This will make it easier to spread.
**How to Serve Honey Cinnamon Butter**
Honey Cinnamon Butter is best served at room temperature. Slather it generously on top of a warm piece of bread, slather it over your morning toast, or spread it over freshly baked muffins or pancakes.
**How to Store Honey Cinnamon Butter**
Store the honey cinnamon butter in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks. Before serving, take it out and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.
**Tips To Make Honey Cinnamon Butter**
When making the butter, ensure all the ingredients are blended well. This will help create a smooth and unified flavor throughout the butter. Also remember, as this butter contains no preservatives, it’s best consumed within two weeks.
**Variations**
Enjoy variation? You can add a hint of nutmeg or a drizzle of maple syrup to this recipe for a fun flavor twist.
**FAQs**
1. **Can I use salted butter for this recipe?**
Yes, you can use salted butter but the final product will be saltier than if you use unsalted. If you do use salted butter, omit the pinch of salt from the recipe.
2. **Can I store it at room temperature?**
No. While regular butter can be stored at room temperature, this Honey Cinnamon Butter should be stored in the refrigerator due to the addition of honey and vanilla extract.
3. **Can I use a blender instead of a hand mixer or spatula?**
Yes, you can use a blender, but be sure to use it at low speed to avoid over mixing. Over mixing may cause the butter to separate.