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5 Great Homemade Honey Butter Recipe Ideas

William @ Plum Cookin' — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:29:22 +0000

Delicious Homemade Honey Butter

A Sweet and Creamy Delight

Honey butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can elevate your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Its smooth and creamy texture, combined with the natural sweetness of honey, makes it a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.

Let us show you how to easily make honey butter from scratch, including several various flavor variations, and maybe suggest a few creative uses as well.

Let’s dive into the world of homemade honey butter and discover how to create this delectable treat!

What You’re Going To Need

Stand Mixer (Recommended)
- or Electric Hand Mixer
- or Whisk
Mixing Bowl
Storage Container
- or Plastic Wrap

Flavor Variations

While the basic homemade honey butter recipe is delightful, you can enhance its taste with various flavor variations. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Homemade Honey Butter with Cinnamon:
- Add a touch of warmth and spice by incorporating ground cinnamon. Start with one teaspoon and adjust according to your taste. This is very similar to the sweet creamy butter you find at Texas Roadhouse.
Homemade Honey Butter with Lemon:
- For a refreshing twist, zest a lemon and add it to the honey-butter mixture. Squeeze in a little lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Homemade Honey Butter with Vanilla:
- ( Yum! ) Infuse your honey butter with the wonderful aroma of vanilla. Add one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
Homemade Honey Butter with Almond:
- For a nutty flavor, stir in 1/4 cup of finely chopped almonds or almond meal. This variation adds a delightful crunch to the butter. If you don’t have almonds or would prefer the smooth and creamy and not the crunch, you could try adding a little almond extract instead.

Creative Ideas For Use

Honey butter is a versatile condiment you can use in numerous ways. Here are some exciting ideas on how to incorporate honey butter into your meals:

Breakfast Treats:
- Spread honey butter on freshly baked biscuits, toast, pancakes, or waffles for a sweet and indulgent start to your day.
Glazes and Marinades:
- Use honey butter as a glaze for roasted meats, such as chicken or pork. Your homemade honey butter can add a caramelized touch and enhance the flavors. You can also use it as a marinade for grilling or baking.
Baking Secret:
- Incorporate honey butter into your baked goods, such as cookies or muffins, to add a rich flavor and moist texture.
Veggie Enhancer:
- Toss steamed vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes in honey butter for a luscious and sweet side dish.
Dessert Topping:
- Drizzle honey butter over fruit salads, or warm desserts like apple pie or bread pudding, or even ice cream.

Conclusion

Honey butter is a simple yet delicious addition to your home menu that can transform any meal into a delightful treat. So, gather your ingredients, try different flavors, and indulge in this versatile spread that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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How To Easily Make Dark Corn Syrup

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:27:39 +0000

Make Dark Corn Syrup At Home In Just A Few Seconds

Instead of Running To The Store

So, you just pulled out grandma’s favorite pie recipe only to discover every ingredient is in your pantry except dark corn syrup.

Your first thought is probably can I substitute light corn syrup for dark corn syrup? (Answer) Yes and No!

For the most part, it will work but the flavor and color will both be off.

No need to run to the store, you probably have the two ingredients you need to make dark corn syrup in the pantry.

That’s right, just 2 ingredients.

This is truly one of those recipes that are so simple you’ll wonder why you’ve bothered to buy it premade all these years.

Why Pay More

The best part is once you realize the ingredients needed to make dark corn syrup have a shelf life of (literally years after opening) you can stop paying through the nose for the ingredients by purchasing in bulk rather than those tiny bottles that cost a fortune. per oz compared to per oz in bulk

Indefinite Shelf Life

If you don’t have these two simple ingredients in your pantry, perhaps it’s time to rethink your pantry. Did you know that things like light corn syrup, molasses, salt, and white rice, among many other common ingredients found in the average pantry, when stored properly, will keep for years, (Even After Opening)

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Great Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:05:37 +0000

Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

On A Croissant

Quick and simple

This recipe may seem basic but is both delicious and easy to make. If you make it ahead and keep it in the refrigerator it is great anytime for sandwiches, quick appetizers, salads, and more.

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Easy Cornbread Recipe

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:51:05 +0000

There is nothing quite like fresh homemade cornbread! We’ve been making this easy cornbread recipe for years in our house and it makes the best homemade cornbread time and time again! The crust is perfectly golden, the center fluffy and moist. That’s a combination that is really tough to beat.

Try Our Easy Cornbread Recipe

This cornbread has been a must-have in my home for years, and the whole family looks forward to it when they know we are having it with dinner.

Once you have mastered this easy cornbread recipe, I am sure it will become a favorite around your home as well.

I think we love this homemade cornbread recipe so much because it is so simple to make. Plus, when you compare the price of cornmeal to those little boxes of mix, this recipe will save you money also.

Bonus: When you keep a good supply of cornmeal around, not only will you be able to make this easy cornbread recipe, you’ll never need to buy one of those premade mixes again and you will also discover many other great recipe ideas that use cornmeal.

Pro Tip:

Can’t use sugar, or prefer reduced sugar?

This easy cornbread recipe is very versatile. Simply substitute the sugar for Splenda and it comes out perfect. Or you can also reduce the amount of sugar you use to as little as 1/4 cup.

Ingredients for your Easy Cornbread Recipe

Yellow Cornmeal: Medium or fine-grind works well and will give your cornbread a beautiful golden-brown color. The medium grind gives the cornbread that slightly grainy consistency that I personally love.

All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour will help the cornbread to rise and give it the consistency of bread.

Granulated sugar: This gives the cornbread a touch of sweetness to balance out the flavor of the cornmeal and the bread flour. If you prefer low-calorie sugar, using Splenda in place of the sugar will make your homemade cornbread low-calorie. If you like your sweet cornbread recipe a little less sweet, you can always adjust the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sugar or even the Splenda.

Baking powder: When you’re learning how to make cornbread, you will find that the baking powder helps the dough expand as it bakes.

Salt: It doesn’t take much but you’ll want a little to bring out all the flavors in your scratch cornbread recipes.

Butter: Gives this easy cornbread recipe a moist, rich flavor that just can’t be beaten.

Milk: Makes this easy cornbread recipe moist and rich

Egg: Helps to bind everything together, plus it helps the cornbread to rise.

How to Make Homemade Cornbread

This is where you discover this easy cornbread recipe is so versatile it makes this is the best cornbread recipe out there.

Preheat oven to 400°

Cut 1/3 cup of butter from a stick of butter and set aside in a microwave-safe container. Add the remainder of the butter to an 8-inch cast-iron skillet well and set that aside for the moment.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients, cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Place your cast iron skillet with butter into the preheated oven to heat the skillet.

Using a microwave-safe container, melt the 1/3 cup of butter and then mix with milk to cool. Add the egg and whisk all liquid ingredients together until well blended.

Make a well in the center of your dry cornbread ingredients and add your liquid ingredients. Mix just until the cornbread mixture comes together with only a few lumps remaining in the batter.e

Pour all the batter into your prepared, hot cast-iron skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serve hot.

The Possibilities Are Endless

Topping Ideas for Homemade Cornbread

Toppings make your cornbread even better. Here are some of my favorite toppings we use for our homemade cornbread.:

Butter (Well, that’s kind of a given) but there are different types of butter you might try.

A dribble of honey is always good on cornbread

Any kind of jam or jelly.

You can even use your homemade cornbread to make sandwiches. Ham & Cheese anyone?

You can also use your homemade cornbread as a topping too. My favorite is crumbling it into a good old-fashioned bowl of ham and beans, or chili with a little shredded cheddar cheese on top. You can even use your homemade cornbread in soups, rather than crackers.

I think I’m making myself hungry just typing this!

FAQ’s

How long will cornmeal keep?

Best if used by date: When stored properly, ground cornmeal is fine long after the best if used by date. This date is the manufacturer’s suggestion for peak quality, not food safety.

How can you tell if ground cornmeal is bad or spoiled?

The best way to tell is to look at and smell the ground cornmeal. if insects appear in the cornmeal or the cornmeal develops a flavor, appearance, or odor that is off it should be discarded.

For more information on the length of storage, check with our friends at StillTasty

If you are looking for some of the best airtight containers on the market to store your cornmeal in, I would highly recommend you check here.

Do I have to use a cast-iron skillet?

Nope, you can make this easy cornbread recipe in pretty much any 9-inch pan. A cast-iron skillet helps to give the cornbread that crunchy edge though and I would highly recommend having one. Personally, I have one cast-iron skillet that is literally dedicated to making cornbread.

You can also make a double batch in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9×13-inch baking pan if you wish. You’ll just need to adjust the baking time to 35-40 minutes if you are doubling the batch.

Muffins are easy also, just adjust the cooking time to around 15 minutes

Can I use white cornmeal for this recipe?

Of course, personally, I prefer the yellow cornmeal in this easy cornbread recipe because it gives the cornbread that beautiful golden color but white cornmeal works just fine.

Can I Substitute the butter for Vegetable Oil?

Not a problem, you don’t need to use butter. You can use any mild oil that you prefer, such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or even avocado oil if you wish!

Can I Make This Cornbread Gluten-Free?

Absolutely! You can make this easy cornbread recipe gluten-free by simply swapping out the all-purpose flour for a 1-to-1 ratio of gluten-free baking flour and it will work out great.

Why is My Cornbread Crumbly?

Cornbread is unlike shortbread in that a little bit of crumble is normal but it shouldn’t be completely dry. Trick number 1, use equal portions of all-purpose flour and cornmeal. Trick number 2, Don’t overbake it.

Once you’ve become a pro at this recipe, Why not try your luck at homemade buttermilk biscuits or even biscuits and gravy?

Easy Pancake Recipe – With Self-Rising Flour

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 17:36:32 +0000

Easy Pancake Recipe

You’ll love this quick and easy, self-rising pancakes recipe using our homemade self-rising flour.

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There are not many things that can take your mind home to mom’s kitchen like the smell of breakfast cooking in the morning. Especially when it involves a stack of light, fluffy, and delicious homemade pancakes.

And there is no better way to make them from scratch in the morning than by with an easy pancake recipe using homemade self-rising flour.

Easy Homemade Pork Gravy Mix

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:03:44 +0000

Easy Homemade Pork Gravy Mix

A jar of ham or pork gravy costs $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, or even more at the store! This dry gravy mix recipe can make the same amount of gravy for just pennies and be mixed up in just minutes.

Save both time & money by making it in bulk. Stored properly, it will keep for up to a year in the cupboard. As a bonus, you’ll be able to pronounce all the ingredients.

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Need gravy for that pork chop? No need to open a jar or packet of pre-made stuff. This easy homemade pork gravy mix is quick and simple

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