Avocado Butter Recipe

This Avocado Butter Recipe creates a spread that is incredibly rich, creamy and delicious. It's excellent in a sandwich, spread on toast or mixed into other dishes.

When I was a kid, I used to literally sneak avocado chunks out of my salad, into my napkin, and sadly, yes . . . into the trash. Can you believe that!? What was I thinking?

These days, I cannot get enough avocado, and I consider the fruit to be a precious culinary treasure.

I love them any which way! On their own (with a touch of salt, of course), in beautiful avocado salads and sandwiches, on interesting burgers or unique nachos, in tangy and creamy salad dressings with lime or smoothies . . . and now in butter!

First, what is avocado butter?

• Avocado Butter is a compound butter. Compound butters are butters that have additional flavors or ingredients added to them. Below are a few more of my favorites.

And no, this is not a beauty product! Avocados work their way into all sorts of skin care and hair care "butters." This however, is an edible, creamy, rich, flavorful spread full of deliciousness!

Ingredients

• ripe avocado - Ripe avocados should yield to firm gentle pressure. They will feel slightly soft but not mushy to the touch.
• unsalted butter - We use unsalted butter to be sure we can better control how much salt goes in the recipe and the final flavor.
• lemon juice - I always use Meyer lemons over regular lemons when given the option. Meyer lemons are a touch less tart and a bit sweeter. And with a thinner skin and fewer seeds, they are incredibly juicy.
• cumin - This adds a subtle earthy flavor to the butter.
• Kosher salt & black pepper

How to Make Avocado Butter

- Mix the avocado with the butter until it's super smooth. I use a hand/immersion blender to do this, though with a bit more work you can use a fork. Mix in the lemon juice, cumin and salt. Season to taste with the pepper. (Here's How to Season to Taste.)

Recipe tip: For larger amounts, use a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.

- You can use the butter at room temperature or you can solidify it in the refrigerator. To do this, spoon the butter onto the center of a large piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a "log." It can be as be essentially any size you like. I usually try to make it at least a couple of inches in diameter.

- Once solid, it can be sliced.

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Serving Suggestions

• Spread it on toast or bagels.
• Melt it on a juicy steak.
• Finish sauces with it.
• Add it to a stir-fry.
• Sauté fish or shrimp in it.
• On grilled corn.
• And the list goes on.

Did you ever think you could pack nutrients into your butter? Well, that's exactly what you're doing when you add avocado!

How long will it keep?

Avocado Butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Can you freeze it?

Yes, the avocado butter can be frozen for up to 3 months.

* Whether it's stored in the refrigerator freezer, it's best to do so in plastic, in the log shape, or in a tightly sealed container.

Other Delicious Avocado Recipes

• Spiced Avocado French Fries
• Citrus Avocado Salsa
• Poblano Guacamole
• Zucchini-Avocado Bread
• Strawberry Salsa with Avocado

I hope you enjoy this avocado butter recipe as much as I do!

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