Name: Cinnamon Honey Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Cinnamon honey butter is the perfect way to add a little sweetness and flavor to your favorite foods. This simple recipe is easy to make and can be used on everything from a fresh warm roll to pancakes.

One of my favorite things about this honey cinnamon butter is that it is only requires a few simple ingredients and can be made in just a few minutes. So, if you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some extra flavor to your meals, then this homemade cinnamon honey butter recipe is definitely for you!

top view of a cup of cinnamon honey butter on a cutting board with sliced bread

What is cinnamon honey butter?

Cinnamon honey butter is a spread made from unsalted butter, honey, and ground cinnamon. It’s often used as a topping for toast, muffins, pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt.

Origin of compound butter

Compound butter is a type of flavored butter made by creaming together unsalted butter with various other ingredients. The resulting mixture is often used as a spread or topping for various dishes, such as breads, meats, and vegetables. Compound butter can be made with any number of different ingredients, but some common flavorings include herbs, spices, garlic, and cheese.

The history of compound butter dates back to at least the 18th century. It is thought to have originated in France, where it was known as beurre composé. The French chef Antoine Beauvilliers is credited with creating the first recipe for compound butter, which was published in his 1814 book L’Art du Cuisinier. Since then, compound butter has become a popular ingredient in many different cuisines around the world.

Compound butter is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on bread or toast, used as a topping for cooked meats or vegetables, or even melted and used as a sauce or dip. If you’re looking for a way to add some extra flavour to your cooking, then compound butter is definitely worth trying.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) sweet butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Variations

your favorite spice like nutmeg, vanilla bean paste, etc.
…or a spice mix like pumpkin pie spice!
try pure maple syrup in place of the hony

powdered cinnamon, honey, and two sticks of butter

Equipment

cutting board & knife
mixing bowl, electric mixer, hand mixer or food processor
optional: butter mold
parchment paper or a piece of wax paper

Butter molds:

This is a pretty standard shaped butter mold with 1oz marks for easy measuring.
You can use any food-grade silicone mold, so of course my favorite way is to make these Texas-shaped butter pats!

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until well blended
Place butter on parchment paper, cover and roll into log
Twist ends of parchment paper
Chill in refrigerator at least 24 hours before serving

butter, cinnamon and honey in a mixing bowl

Cooking Tips

For best results, room temperature butter is easier to mix!

Too much honey will result in a soupy mess.

Fresh always tastes better, so the quality of butter makes a difference. Take this recipe to the next level by using your own homemade butter!

Serving

Serve on a butter dish, or create a butter board for a special occasion. Remember that softened butter is easier for your guests to use.

Consider packing in small jars – this delicious cinnamon honey butter makes a fantastic gift!

Goes well with

Biscuits
English muffins
Homemade rolls
French toast
Crepes
Banana bread
Toast
Yeast rolls
Cornbread
Sweet potatoes
Dinner rolls
Many of your favorite recipes – use your imagination!

Storage Instructions

Dairy products like herbal butters should always be refrigerated. Transfer the butter to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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