With attractive caps like floral or gold lids, glassware look good for interior decor. To dispose of mini jam jars with gold lids can be extra hard. They are attractive and shiny. But mini jam jars can serve a better purpose. You can keep various small items in them - like beads, screws, pins, buttons.
Beyond that, jars with gold lids are cute vials for gifting. Use them to serve individual portions of sweet or savoury edibles. How about mini jam jars of flavoured or compound butter? Your sweet-toothed neighbour or kid, or a visiting friend, will swoon over them.
What's Special About Flavoured Butter?
You may prefer to indulge in every nutritious bread spread and sauce available. Honey, jam, blended nuts, margarine, preserves, mayonnaise, salsa, cheese, hummus, and more. Sitting prim in their individual jars with gold lids or other covering. A gourmet's delight - they will boost your appetite.
But butter tastes so rich that it is a favourite on many dinner tables. Many folks prefer butter to margarine, one of its closest rivals. Because butter has a superior taste. And did I mention ‘flavoured butter'? Several variants of butter blended with fruits, honey, jam, herbs, and/or veggies exist. And they are super enjoyable and appetizing.
Gift out flavoured butter in mini jam jars during parties, weddings, or baby showers. Or use them as toppings for grilled poultry, meats, or fish. Turn biscuits, baked potatoes, bread, pancakes, and noodles into glorious meals. By adding flavoured butter. Again, flavoured butter in mini jars with gold lids can accompany restaurant meals. They will look classy and attractive.
Homemade Butter is Quite Easy - Here's How
It may interest you to prepare homemade butter. You need only whipping cream, heavy cream, or the combo - heavy whipping cream. And if you want it salted, decide how much salt will meet your need. But a quarter teaspoon measured against ½ cup (4 ounces) of the butter is ideal. It will come out with a soft texture and the freshest flavour. Employ any one of these three for a quick 10-minute job:
- food processor
- blender
- hand mixer
To make homemade butter goes through the stages below:
- Use whichever tool you have to whip the cream until separation occurs. The butter stays afloat, leaving fluid buttermilk underneath.
- To continue the separation, pass the liquid through a sieve. Or use a cheesecloth. This will drain out the buttermilk.
- Squeeze out every possible drop of buttermilk by pressing down the butter.
- Pour yet more cold water on the butter to wash out all the buttermilk. Continue until the milky liquid stops coming out. This measure preserves the freshness of the butter for some weeks.
- Once done, you may leave the butter plain; or add seasoning or salt.
- Roll portions of the butter in waxed paper, and tie both ends. Then put them in sealed plastic bags. An alternative is to use well-sealed jars or containers.
- Place the portions in a fridge or freezer as required.
5 Variants of Flavoured Butter You Should Try at Home
Good to note that flavoured butter can keep well in a freezer for many months. The secret is to wrap it well in plastic bags. Mini jam jars are suitable for keeping flavoured butter in the fridge for a week.
Try out these 5 flavoured butter variants and ask your loved ones to sample them. You can also tweak these recipes by using other ingredients. It is not necessary to use homemade butter. You can make them with sticks of butter bought from the neighbourhood store. You will not stop eating them anytime soon. They are awesome treats.
In all cases:
- start by whipping the butter. A blender is suitable; otherwise use a hand mixer or food processor. Keep going until it becomes fluffy. Then turn it into a bowl.
- Add all ingredients - except the fruits - by folding them into the mix. The fruits will be the last to join the mix.
Rosemary Honey Butter
- Salted butter: ½ cup
- Honey: 2 tablespoonfuls
- Fresh rosemary: 2 tablespoonfuls, chopped
- Orange zest: 1 orange (optional)
- Fresh orange juice: 1 teaspoonful (optional)
Garlic & Herb Butter
- Soft butter: ½ cup
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoonfuls
- Garlic: 2 cloves, chopped
- Fresh lemon juice: 1 tablespoonful
- Fresh chives: 2 tablespoonfuls
Lemon Basil Butter
- Soft salted butter: ½ cup
- Lemon zest: 1 lemon
- Fresh lemon juice: 1 teaspoonful
- Garlic: 1 clove, chopped
- Fresh basil: 2 tablespoonfuls, well chopped
Cranberry Butter
- Soft butter: ½ cup
- Fresh cranberries: ⅓ cup
- Maple syrup: ¼ cup
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoonful
Strawberry & Ginger Butter
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup
- Roasted strawberries: ¼ cup
- Candied ginger: 3 tablespoonfuls, chopped
- Candied pecans: 15 pieces, chopped
- Fine-grained sea salt: ⅛ teaspoonful
- Honey: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls
Final Words
Compound or flavoured butter is a super-rich additive to many meals. You can make flavoured butter in several variants. A host of harmonious ingredients combined with butter will work well. Employ mini jam jars with gold lids to serve it with finesse.
Flavoured butter is a great accompaniment to restaurant or party food. Even more, you can surprise friends and family with gift jars of flavoured butter. It can remain unspoilt in the freezer for months, to everyone's delight.