Description
Strawberry Honey Butter is a luscious, homemade fruit spread combining fresh strawberries, natural honey, and butter, simmered to a thick, creamy consistency. Perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, or scones, this recipe offers a sweet, tangy, and buttery treat that can be preserved through canning for long-term enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 3 pounds strawberries, washed and hulled
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp bottled lemon juice
Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare canning equipment: Heat four half-pint jars in simmering water until ready to use, but do not boil. Meanwhile, wash lids in warm soapy water and set them aside with the bands.
- Puree the strawberries: Using a food processor, blend the washed and hulled strawberries until smooth, creating a fresh strawberry puree as the base.
- Combine ingredients: Place the strawberry puree in a deep pot over medium heat and add sugar, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Cook the mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often, for 60 to 90 minutes until very thick and holding shape on a spoon. Foam will dissipate during cooking.
- Fill jars: Using a jar lifter, carefully remove a hot jar from the simmering water and place it on a towel or cutting board. Ladle the hot strawberry honey butter into the jar, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles with a headspace tool and wipe the rim clean.
- Seal jars: Center a lid on the jar and apply the band, tightening it to fingertip tightness. Repeat for all jars.
- Process jars: Place the filled jars in the boiling water canner. Once the water returns to a boil, process the jars for 10 minutes, adjusting processing time for altitude as necessary. Turn off heat, remove lid, and let jars stand in water for 5 minutes.
- Cool and check seals: Remove jars from water and let them cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours. Confirm the lids are sealed by pressing the center – lids should not flex.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Ensure jars and lids are properly sterilized to prevent spoilage.
- Adjust cooking time if the mixture does not thicken adequately; thickness is key for a spreadable consistency.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
- Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 2 weeks.
- Be cautious during the hot water bath canning process to avoid burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry honey butter, homemade fruit spread, strawberry butter, honey butter recipe, canned strawberry butter, breakfast spread
