Easy Lemon Butter Recipe is perfect on warm rolls, pancakes, or any treat. So easy to make and tastes amazing.
Lemon Butter
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Earlier this week we shared a gorgeous Sweet Bread Recipe that pairs perfectly with today's Lemon Butter Recipe!
As we enjoy the last few weeks so summer and coast into Fall I figured this recipe was perfect. Tart and delicious addition to your favorite rolls, bagels, and well anything you can add butter to.
I think this would delicious as a snack, treat, or really any time during the day. Because well BUTTER!
Ingredients
- Sugar
- Cornstarch (potato starch will work as well)
- Water
- Lemon Juice
- Butter
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Ingredients
- ⅓ Cup White Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch potato starch will work as well
- ½ Cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- In a saucepan on the stovetop, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice until the mixture is not lumpy. Cook over a low to medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir constantly once the mixture is thickening. Remove from heat when the sauce is the consistency you desire.
- Add in the butter and stir until melted. Serve warm or cold over muffins, sweet breads, or ice cream.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Butter Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 107mg5%
Carbohydrates 75g25%
Sugar 67g74%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Recipe originally shared on August 9, 2015. Updated December 2020
Scott
I really need to go back to making my own flavored butters. They're getting too expensive at the store!
aimee fauci
These look amazing! I have to give you serious props on your pictures!
valmg
It sounds super easy to make. I bet it would taste great on pound cake.
Julie
Yum! I don't think I've ever had lemon butter - I want to make some tonight.
Stephanie
I like how this looks simple to make, with simple ingredients, yet probably tastes outstanding!