Basic Fresh Herb Butter

Herbs and Butters

Recipe Ladies Family Herb Garden

1 stick unsalted butter

3 tablespoons fresh herb leaves finely cut*

1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Let butter stand at room temperature until softened. Work butter with a spoon, rubber spatula, or fork until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and then finely chopped herb. Cover and refrigerate for t least 4 hours.

Yield: 1/2 cup.

*Harvest and preparation – For fresh use, harvest before flowering. Cut early in the morning, just after the dew has evaporated and before the sun is hot. Place stems in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Discard tough stems and chop leaves with a very sharp knife.

Begin by only using 1 herb. Experiment with different herb combination and individual taste preferences.

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Home Economist