Honey Orange Butter Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy Honey Orange Butter recipe! Just 13 minutes to prepare this vibrant spread, perfect for elevating your favorite breads, muffins, and rolls. Imagine the sweet honey and zesty orange complementing the warm, fluffy texture of your nut rolls, poppyseed rolls, sweet potato rolls, or even biscuits! This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—simple enough for a weeknight treat, yet impressive enough for a special occasion.

Prep Time 13 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 32.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honey Orange Butter

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest

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How to Make Honey Orange Butter

  1. Remove 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter from the refrigerator and let it soften to room temperature (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest using a mixer or a fork until smooth and well combined.
  3. Transfer the honey orange butter to a serving dish or small container.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. For best flavor, allow to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed for an extra delicious treat! This honey butter is amazing on warm bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

8g

Carbs

0g