Honey Butter

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   In a medium bowl, mash or stir the butter with a fork until it is smooth and slightly fluffy.

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   Add the sugar, honey, salt, and zest.

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   Mix together, mashing with the back of the fork to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.

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   Taste for seasoning and adjust if desired.

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   On a piece of plastic wrap or parchment, drop the butter in spoonfuls to form a log.

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   Roll the butter in plastic wrap and smooth out to form a round log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

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   Refrigerate until hard and easy to cut into pieces.

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   The butter will keep, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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   Add 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar to this simple butter for a nice variation.

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    You can also add 1/4 cup no-sugar-added preserves to flavor it.

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    I love mixing it with blueberry preserves for a sweet-tart butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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