Imagine spreading a luscious, vibrant red strawberry butter on your morning toast that's bursting with pure, fresh flavor – no artificial ingredients, just pure strawberry bliss! This incredibly simple Crock Pot Strawberry Butter will revolutionize your breakfast routine, turning an ordinary morning into an extraordinary culinary experience. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you'll create a gourmet spread that will have your family and friends begging for more.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, removing the green stems and any white core. Pat the strawberries dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place the prepared strawberries into the crock pot, ensuring they are evenly distributed across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the strawberries, making sure all fruit is lightly coated.
- Add the fresh lemon juice, which will help balance the sweetness and prevent browning of the fruit.
- Stir gently to combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, ensuring the fruit is well mixed.
- Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to low heat setting. Allow the strawberries to cook slowly for approximately 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 4 hours, the strawberries will have broken down and transformed into a thick, glossy butter-like consistency.
- Remove the lid and stir in the vanilla extract, which will enhance the strawberry's natural flavor profile.
- Use an immersion blender or potato masher to further break down the strawberries until you achieve a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Let the strawberry butter cool completely before transferring to clean, sterilized glass jars for storage.
- Refrigerate the strawberry butter and consume within 7-10 days. Enjoy on toast, biscuits, or as a sweet spread.
Tips
- Choose ripe, fresh strawberries for the most intense flavor. The sweeter and more fragrant the berries, the more delicious your butter will be.
- Make sure to hull the strawberries completely to avoid any bitter or tough parts in your final spread.
- Stir the mixture occasionally during cooking to prevent any burning or sticking at the bottom of the crock pot.
- For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender. If you prefer a chunkier texture, a potato masher works perfectly.
- Sterilize your storage jars thoroughly to ensure the longest possible shelf life for your strawberry butter.
- Experiment with additional flavors by adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of balsamic vinegar for a gourmet twist.
- This strawberry butter makes an excellent homemade gift when packaged in cute mason jars with a ribbon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 56kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
