Description
Hearty Breakfast Spread brings Mediterranean morning magic right to kitchen tables with zesty herbs and fresh ingredients. Generous platters loaded with colorful vegetables, creamy cheeses, and warm breads invite you to savor each delightful bite of this morning feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) softened butter
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Gently heat blueberries and honey in a small saucepan over medium temperature, allowing the fruits to simmer and release their natural sweetness.
- Continue cooking for approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically until blueberries begin to burst and create a vibrant, juicy compote.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and intensify.
- Crush the blueberry mixture using a fork or immersion blender, creating a rustic texture with some delightful fruit chunks remaining.
- Incorporate softened butter and fresh lemon juice, thoroughly blending to create a smooth, creamy spread with bright, tangy undertones.
- Transfer the blueberry butter to a clean, airtight container, ensuring a secure seal to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, allowing the spread to solidify and develop a rich, spreadable consistency.
- Serve generously on warm toast, freshly baked muffins, flaky scones, fluffy pancakes, or crispy waffles.
- Preserve any remaining blueberry butter in the refrigerator, where it will maintain optimal flavor and texture for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Maximize berry flavor by using ripe, in-season blueberries for a more intense and sweet spread.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender to add unique subtle undertones to the blueberry butter.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy butter with coconut oil or plant-based butter alternatives to maintain a creamy texture.
- Keep the consistency slightly chunky for a rustic, homemade feel that adds delightful texture to your breakfast treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 81 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg