Description
Discover how to make delicious homemade blackberry butter with this step-by-step guide. Enjoy the best flavor with this easy-to-bake recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup water (optional, for fresh berries)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- 1. Prep Berries: Wash fresh blackberries. Place berries and water (if using) in a heavy-bottomed pot. Mash gently with a potato masher.
- 2. Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries are soft.
- 3. Strain: Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing solids to extract all liquid and pulp. Discard seeds.
- 4. Cook with Sugar & Lemon: Return smooth purée to the pot. Add sugar and lemon juice. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- 5. Add Butter & Test: Remove from heat. Stir in cold, cubed butter until melted and incorporated. Perform the ‘wrinkle test’ (spoon onto a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s done).
- 6. Store: Ladle hot butter into clean, warm jars. Cool completely, then seal and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50-60 mins