This Jalapeno Honey Butter is a quick and easy spread, perfect for toast or drizzled over vegetables. Combine and whip all the ingredients, and you'll have a delicious condiment ready to enjoy!
This jalapeno butter sauce is a versatile condiment that adds a spicy kick to any dish.
I love to drizzle it over grilled chicken or steak for a flavorful glaze(like this hot honey sauce) or spread it on sandwiches. You can even emulsify it with lemon juice for a quick and easy salad dressing.
Whether you're craving something spicy or savory, or entertaining guests, this jalapeno butter is the perfect condiment to enjoy year-round.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️Quick & easy recipe with simple ingredients.
⭐️Packed with heat with a touch of honey and stores well.
⭐️Deliciously creamy.
Ingredients
- Jalapeno: The heat of the jalapeños is concentrated in the seeds and the white membrane. Remove the seeds and white membrane; add them later to suit your taste.
- Honey. It brings in sweetness that balances the heat from the jalapenos. Feel free to substitute with other liquid sweeteners, such as maple syrup or agave nectar (the flavor will vary slightly).
- Butter. I've used unsalted butter in this recipe. If you are using salted butter, adjust the salt in this recipe.
How To Make Jalapeno Honey Butter?
- Step 1. In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter.
- Step 2. Add in the finely chopped jalapeno peppers and salt.
- Step 3. Stir in the honey.
- Step 4. Whisk the ingredients until well combined(use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed). Transfer to a serving bowl.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat?
- The jalapeño butter has a gentle heat. We have removed the seeds and white membrane of the jalapeno peppers, where most of the heat comes from.
- If you'd like to reduce the heat further, you can simply adjust the amount of jalapeño you use.
- If you're unsure of the heat level you want, reserve the seeds and add them in small amounts until you reach your preferred level of spiciness.
- It's always better to start with less and add more as needed.
How To Use?
This jalapeño butter sauce is incredibly versatile. It can serve as a base for various condiments or as a delightful addition to many other recipes.
- Grilled Vegetables: Smear it over cornbread, grilled or steamed corn on the cob, zucchini, peppers, potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, or any other vegetables you choose.
- Meat & Seafood: Spoon it over grilled chicken, steak, pork chops, or shrimp kebobs for a sweet-and-spicy finish.
- Toast: Spread it on toasted baguette, biscuits, dinner rolls, or crusty bread.
- Pancakes/waffles: Add a dollop of jalapeño honey butter to your waffles or pancakes(like this apple pie protein pancake or these eggless pancakes) for a special treat.
Storage & Reheating
- Store the leftover jalapeno honey butter in an air-tight container or in a glass jar(with a lid) in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- When ready to use, thaw it by refrigerating overnight or by placing it in a bowl of cold water until softened.
- For easy slicing, place the butter mixture on a sheet of wax paper, roll it into a butter log, and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate until firm. To portion, slice them into discs.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Finely chop the jalapeños to ensure an even heat distribution and flavor throughout the butter.
- Use softened butter for a light and creamy texture, making it easier to blend the ingredients smoothly.
- For flavor variations, mix in fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, chives, or thyme. Experiment with additional spices, such as smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, or garlic powder, to customize the flavor profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Adjust the salt in this recipe or skip it entirely to avoid over-salting.
Yes. The main idea of this jalapeno honey butter recipe is to infuse the butter with jalapeño flavor, whether it's fresh, roasted, pickled, or freeze-dried jalapeño. Just note that each variation will slightly affect the butter's taste.
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Jalapeno Honey Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 jalapeno peppers seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter.
- Add the finely chopped jalapeno peppers, honey, and salt.
- Using a whisk, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste the jalapeno honey butter and adjust the salt if needed.
- Transfer the butter mixture to a small serving bowl
- Serve the jalapeno honey butter at room temperature with bread or rolls.
Notes
- To adjust the heat level, remove the seeds and membranes of the jalapeños, or reserve them to add gradually for desired spiciness.
- To use later, shape jalapeno butter into a log using plastic wrap for easy slicing.
- Leftover jalapeno butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months for longer freshness.
- Use a spatula to scrape the sides.
the honey's sweetness perfectly complemented the jalapenos' mild heat, creating an irresistible spread for my morning toast. This recipe is now a staple in my kitchen, adding a fun twist to my everyday meals.
Why haven't I thought of this?? This looks amazing, I am so excited to make this for my dad when he visits because he is a huge fan of jalapenos.