5-Minute Clementine Honey Butter

Butter on its own is simple, but with just four ingredients and five minutes, you can turn it into something special. This clementine honey butter is smooth and sweet with the light scent of citrus, adding depth without any sharpness. The richness of butter balances the honey’s sweetness, while fresh clementine zest brings a gentle lift. Spread it on toast, biscuits, or warm muffins for an effortless upgrade to everyday baking.

Sweet and Savory Spread

When you’re looking for something to make your bread basket taste even better with minimal effort, this bright and citrusy clementine honey butter is the perfect solution. It pairs so well with everything from toasts to biscuits, adding a touch of sweetness and zest that transforms ordinary bread into something special. The vibrant clementine zest balances the sweetness of honey to create a balanced spread that’ll be your favorite bread’s new pair.

What We Need

For this fragrant spread, you’ll only need four simple ingredients: butter, honey, clementine zest, and a pinch of salt. See the recipe card below for exact measurements.

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• Box grater if using cold butter
• Small mixing bow

How to Make Clementine Honey Butter

Clementine honey butter is easy to prepare and adds a bright, slightly sweet touch to toast, biscuits, or roasted vegetables. With just a few ingredients and a couple of minutes, you’ll have a smooth, spreadable butter ready to use.

Soften the Butter

Let the butter sit at room temperature until soft. If you’re short on time, cut it into small pieces or grate it using the coarse side of a box grater to speed up the process. Avoid the microwave to prevent uneven melting.

Blend Everything Together

Add the softened butter, honey, clementine zest, and a small pinch of salt to a mixer or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Shape or Chill

For a polished presentation, transfer the butter to parchment paper, shape it into a log, and refrigerate until firm, then slice it into individual servings. Alternatively, scoop it into a small dish for immediate use.

Serve and Enjoy

Use it right away, or let it rest or chill for at least 30 minutes to deepen the flavors. Spread on warm toast, biscuits, or pancakes.

Tips for Success

A few small steps can make all the difference. Here are some of my go-to tips for making clementine honey butter.

• Use unsalted butter. This lets you control the salt level to suit your taste.
• Make sure the butter is truly at room temperature. Soft butter blends easily, creating a smooth, even mixture.
• Zest clementines with a microplane. A fine texture ensures the zest distributes evenly without large pieces.
• Shape the butter for presentation. Press it into a small ramekin or roll it in parchment paper for easy slicing.

Serving Suggestions

This versatile honey butter works at breakfast, dinner, or anytime in between. Spread it on warm buttermilk biscuits for a rich and flavorful start to the day. It’s perfect on dinner rolls, cornbread, or a slice of clementine quick bread. For an afternoon snack, try it layered on toasted English muffins or scones with a dollop of cranberry clementine jam. During the holidays, set out a small bowl of clementine honey butter alongside your bread basket for an effortless upgrade to your meal.

How to Store and Reheat

Store clementine honey butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to three months. To use from frozen, simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight. For the best flavor and spreadability, allow refrigerated butter to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.