Description

This Garden Herb Butter with Edible Flowers is a vibrant and flavorful compound butter perfect for enhancing breads, grilled vegetables, fish, and roasted meats. Made with fresh garden herbs and colorful edible flowers, it adds a beautiful and aromatic touch to any dish. The butter is smooth, creamy, and infused with chives, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and a hint of lemon zest, making it a fresh and elegant accompaniment.

Ingredients

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Herb Butter Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste

Edible Flowers

1 tablespoon finely chopped edible flowers (such as pansies, violas, calendula petals, or chive blossoms)
Extra whole petals for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the butter: Place the softened unsalted butter into a medium bowl and beat using a spoon or hand mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring an even base for mixing in the herbs.
Add herbs and seasoning: Stir in the finely chopped chives, parsley, thyme leaves, minced rosemary, lemon zest, and fine sea salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated for a harmonious herb flavor throughout the butter.
Incorporate edible flowers: Gently fold the finely chopped edible flowers into the butter, taking care not to overmix so that the flowers retain their vibrant color and visual appeal.
Shape the butter: Transfer the herb and flower butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or press it into a small serving dish according to your preference.
Decorate and chill: For an attractive presentation, press additional whole edible flower petals onto the surface of the butter. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the butter to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Serve: Slice the firmed butter and serve over warm bread, grilled vegetables, fish, or roasted meats to elevate your dishes with fresh, floral, and herbaceous notes.

Notes

Ensure all edible flowers are food-grade and pesticide-free to guarantee safety and freshness.
The herb butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months for longer storage.
Feel free to adjust the types and amounts of herbs according to what is fresh and available in your garden for a personalized flavor.