Basil Butter Freezer Recipe
This Basil Butter Freezer Recipe is not only a fantastic way to use up those abundant summer herbs but also ensures you have a taste of summer ready in your freezer all year round. Perfect for spreading over warm Italian bread, focaccia, or enhancing your favorite dishes, this basil butter will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
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Servings: 14
Equipment
- freezer
- Electric Beater
Ingredients
- 1 c butter softened
- 4 tbsp basil leaves chopped
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
Instructions
- With a small bowl, use an egg beater or an electric beater to combine ingredients until the butter is fluffy and the basil distributed evenly.
- On a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet, place butter in pats on the cookie sheet in the size you would like to use (ie. small pats for single servings on a side plate or divide into larger portions for butter dish).
- Freeze, then remove butter from sheet and place into a ziploc or freezer container.
To use from freezer
- Simply thaw and spread