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Apricot butter with fresh fruit

Delicious Apricot Butter with Fresh Fruit for Breakfast Bliss

Homemade apricot butter with fresh fruit brings vibrant sweetness to your breakfast, making it a healthier and gourmet spread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 tablespoons
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 10 medium fresh apricots pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom or other spices as desired
  • 1 tablespoon butter room temperature, or plant-based alternative

Equipment

  • medium-sized saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the apricots: Wash the apricots, cut in half, remove pits, and cube them. Place in a saucepan.
  2. Combine ingredients: Add sugar and lemon juice to the saucepan. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Cook the mixture: Heat over medium, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  4. Simmer for thickening: Increase heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
  5. Add the spice: Remove from heat and stir in cardamom, allowing to cool slightly for 10 minutes.
  6. Whip the butter: In a separate bowl, whip the butter until fluffy, about 1 minute.
  7. Blend together: Gradually mix in apricot mixture with whipped butter until well combined.
  8. Store the apricot butter: Transfer to an airtight container, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Store apricot butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Can also freeze for up to 6 months.

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