This recipe for Cinnamon, Sugar & Vanilla Bean Compound Butter is undeniably simple. It’s a wonderful, adaptable recipe that reminds me of a convertible since it’s a vehicle for so many great adventures!
This compound butter pairs well spread over freshly baked biscuits, atop corn bread, used to season grilled sweet potatoes, and more! The list goes on! I could certainly continue rambling about how fun I think compound butter is, but I figure now is a good place to stop, and let you scroll onwards to try this recipe for yourself!
Make sure your butter is at room temperature. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl or cutting board, then use a fork to mash the butter.
Measure out seasonings and scrape the vanilla bean for its contents. Add on top of softened butter.
Stir and mash altogether until everything is evenly combined, then transfer the butter into a glass jar or ceramic.
(Alternatively, for sliceable butter, transfer the butter mixture into a 12” long piece of parchment or wax paper, twist the ends to seal, then chill in the fridge to solidify, about 1 hour).
When ready, spread, and enjoy!
Cinnamon, Sugar & Vanilla Bean Compound Butter
PREP TIME: 15 MIN
INACTIVE TIME: 1+ HR
YIELDS: ~ 1 1/4 CUP
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp (I prefer European, grass-fed butter, if possible)
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped (or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (preferably dark)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated
Method for Cinnamon, Sugar & Vanilla Bean Compound Butter:
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl or cutting board, then use a fork to mash the butter. Measure out seasonings and scrape the vanilla bean for its contents. Add on top of softened butter.
- Stir and mash altogether until everything is evenly combined, then transfer the butter into a glass jar or ceramic. (Alternatively, for sliceable butter, transfer the butter mixture into a 12” long piece of parchment or wax paper, twist the ends to seal, then chill in the fridge to solidify, about 1 hour).
- When ready, spread, and enjoy!
Notes:
- This recipe can deliciously be made vegan by swapping for a firm vegan butter (like Earth Balance Vegan Butter).
- This butter holds in an airtight container for about 1 week in the fridge, and 3 weeks in the freezer.
- For delicious recipes to season with, or to pair alongside visit the Kitchen Journal.
