Strawberry Butter

June 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Summer Recipes, Vegetarian

I am always delighted to watch the container holding strawberry butter on our breakfast buffet quickly vanish only to be refilled over and over. Strawberry butter is one of those accompaniments underappreciated by gourmands as a passé spread of yesterday.
But have you had strawberry butter lately? Try this recipe calling for creamy organic butter, fresh North Fork strawberries and a bit of tanginess from some orange rind. It is perfect on whole wheat toast, scones or a bagel.
It will be a sweet summer experience all over again!

10 oz strawberries
1 cup (2 sticks) salted organic butter, room temperature (The Market in Greenport carries an organic butter called European Cultured Butter which is dense and creamy — perfect for this recipe)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
Fresh Strawberries

Combine all ingredients in processor. Blend until smooth, scraping bowl occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer strawberry butter to medium bowl. Cover and chill. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Keep chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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