This beautiful homemade Citrus Blossom Butter is creamy, fragrant and bursting with fresh citrus flavor! Made with real butter, orange zest, honey and delicate edible flower petals, it’s a delicious spread that brings a little sunshine to your breakfast table.
Perfect on warm toast, muffins, pancakes, scones and freshly baked bread!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 cup
The image gives the preparation method but not exact quantities. This is a suggested complete recipe.
1. Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1–2 tsp food-grade orange blossom water
- 1 tbsp dried edible flower petals (such as rose or calendula)
- 1 small pinch of salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
2. Step-by-step instructions
Step 1 – Soften the butter
Remove the butter from the refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature until easily spreadable.
Avoid melting it.
Step 2 – Prepare the citrus
Wash and dry the orange and lemon thoroughly.
Finely grate the orange zest and lemon zest, avoiding the bitter white pith.
Step 3 – Beat the butter
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl.
Using an electric mixer, beat for 2–3 minutes until pale, smooth and fluffy.
Step 4 – Add honey
Add the honey gradually while continuing to beat.
Mix until fully incorporated and creamy.
Step 5 – Add citrus and orange blossom
Add the orange zest, lemon zest, orange blossom water and optional vanilla extract.
Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 6 – Fold in the flower petals
Add the edible flower petals and a small pinch of salt.
Gently fold everything together using a spatula.
Taste and adjust the honey or orange blossom water if desired.
Step 7 – Shape the butter
Place the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper.
Shape it into a log, approximately 1½–2 inches thick.
Roll tightly and twist both ends to seal.
Step 8 – Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Step 9 – Slice and serve
Unwrap the chilled butter and cut into beautiful round slices.
Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with a little extra orange zest or edible flower petals.
Enjoy!
3. Tips for perfect Citrus Blossom Butter
- Use fresh, fragrant citrus zest for the best flavor.
- Add orange blossom water gradually because its flavor can become overpowering.
- Use only food-grade orange blossom water.
- Make sure the flower petals are certified edible and food-safe, not decorative flowers.
- Don’t overmix after adding the petals.
- Use unsalted butter so you can control the seasoning.
4. Delicious variations
- Orange honey butter: Use only orange zest and honey.
- Lemon blossom butter: Increase the lemon zest and add a little lemon juice.
- Rose butter: Add a small amount of food-grade rose water and edible rose petals.
- Cinnamon citrus butter: Add ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Vanilla honey butter: Add an extra ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. Storage instructions
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Serving: Let soften slightly at room temperature before spreading.
Creamy, sweet, floral and full of sunshine! A little slice of this Citrus Blossom Butter turns ordinary toast, muffins and scones into something special.