Best 9 Honey Thyme Butter Recipes

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Do you find yourself looking for ways to add a unique and flavorful touch to your favorite meals? Honey thyme butter is an easy-to-make compound butter that can transform your everyday dishes into something truly special. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a versatile spread that will elevate the flavors of roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even a simple piece of toast. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making this delectable honey thyme butter, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time.

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A SIMPLE HONEY THYME BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 4

1 stick softened unsalted butter
2 Tbs. honey
1 tsp packed fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, honey, thyme and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir until the butter is smooth and combined. Transfer to a small bowl or crock for immediate use, or place in a piece of plastic wrap and roll up until it's in a log form. Store in the fridge until you're ready! Which is now. Obviously.
  • *serve on toast, grilled corn, chicken, vegetables, your face.

HONEY-THYME BUTTER



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Laced with honey and fresh thyme, this butter is perfect for either sweet or savory dishes. It's amazing on bread and rolls fresh out of the oven but equally as good on a stack of blueberry pancakes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the honey and thyme; beat just until blended. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SAVORY THYME COMPOUND BUTTER



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     condiment

Time 20m

Yield about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup finely minced shallots
1/4 cup finely minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
4 anchovies, chopped
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
2 pinches of paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a food processor with the shallots, garlic, thyme leaves, anchovies, lemon zest and lemon juice. Puree until smooth.
  • With the motor running, drizzle the olive oil into the butter. Transfer the butter to a bowl and fold in the parsley and paprika and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll up the butter in parchment paper to form a log and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours, for easy slicing and portioning. The butter can also be frozen for up to 4 weeks.

HONEY APPLE PIE WITH THYME



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This recipe elevates the standard American classic into something a little loftier: two types of apples, swathed in a caramelized glaze of honey and thyme, tempered with a bit of ginger and salt. Don't be intimidated by making crust - our pie crust guide will step you through everything you need to know.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield One 9-inch single pie, 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored (about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup honey
6 thyme branches
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons instant tapioca
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Flour, for dusting
Dough for 2 9-inch pie crusts (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice Golden Delicious apples and 3 Granny Smith apples into sixths.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, bring 1/4 cup honey to a boil. Let simmer about 2 minutes, until honey is caramelized. Add 3 thyme branches. Arrange half the apples in a single layer in skillet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons butter over apples. Cook apples, turning, until well caramelized on all sides (but not cooked through), about 10 minutes. Scrape apples and honey mixture into a bowl. Add tapioca and toss to combine. Repeat cooking process with remaining honey, thyme, butter and sliced apples. Add second batch of apples to bowl; combine. Discard all thyme branches.
  • Thinly slice remaining Granny Smith apple and add it to bowl. Stir in sugar, ginger and salt.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out both crusts to 12-inch circles. Place one crust in 9-inch pie plate. Scrape apple filling into crust and top with remaining crust. Pinch edges to seal. With a knife, slice 4 vents in top of crust. Place pie on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking until crust is dark golden and apples are tender when pricked with a fork, about 45 minutes more. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 384, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 428 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HONEY BUTTER



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I was desperate to find this, and couldn't find anything on it, so I started playing. This is what I came up with, and the family absolutely loves it.

Provided by SDELATORE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 2

¾ cup butter, room temperature
¼ cup honey

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix butter and honey until smooth.
  • Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 123 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

HONEY THYME BUTTER



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Make your own Honey Thyme Butter! Wonderful served with biscuits or store-bought clover or crescent rolls. From Oprah.com.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to blend.
  • Put into butter dishes and serve or refrigerate.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Serve with biscuits or store-bought clover or crescent rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 1.9, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 0.2

HONEY THYME BLUES



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 55m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 ounces Plymouth Gin
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces Honey Syrup, recipe follows
Fresh thyme, stems removed
Orange Bitters
Thyme sprig, for garnish
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Place the gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, thyme leaves and 3 dashes of orange bitters into a shaker. Lightly muddle the thyme leaves, add large ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with remaining thyme sprig and serve.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the honey and water until incorporated and the honey has dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using.

HONEY-THYME BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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This golden, honey-sweetened squash is just as hearty and comforting as your favorite potato dish. With its bright color, it makes an attractive side for special autumn meals. -Bianca Noiseux, Bristol, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add squash; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Drain. Mash squash with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THYME HONEY GLAZED HAM



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Hams with a thick honey glaze can sometimes be too cloying. This recipe takes a more balanced approach that results in a light sweetness and a beautiful shine.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Roast     Easter     Father's Day     Dinner     Ham     Honey     Thyme     Potluck     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 (12-to 14-pounds) boneless or semiboneless fully cooked ham at room temperature 1 hour
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup mild honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter with thyme and let stand until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in lower third.
  • Peel off and discard any rind or skin from ham, leaving 1/4 inch of fat on ham. Score fat on top of ham in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into meat. Put ham on a rack in a large roasting pan. Cover ham with parchment paper, then cover roasting pan with foil. Bake 1 3/4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, boil vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Remove from heat and whisk in honey, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme butter. Let honey glaze stand until ham has baked 1 3/4 hours.
  • Discard foil and parchment from ham. If there is no liquid in roasting pan, add 1 cup water (liquid will prevent glaze from burning in pan). Brush ham with half of honey glaze, then bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Brush with remaining glaze and bake until glaze is deep golden-brown and ham is heated through, about 30 minutes more.

Tips:

  • Use thyme's aromatic leaves. Strip them off the stem and chop them finely before stirring them into the butter.
  • Soften the butter beforehand. If the butter is too hard, it will be difficult to mix with the other ingredients and may result in a lumpy texture.
  • Honey adds a touch of sweetness. It also helps to balance out the savory flavors of the thyme.
  • Use fresh lemon juice. It will add a bright, citrusy flavor to the butter.
  • Salt and pepper are essential seasonings. They help to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients and create a balanced flavor profile.
  • Chill the butter before serving. This will help it to firm up and make it easier to spread.

Conclusion:

Honey thyme butter is a versatile and delicious spread that can be used in a variety of ways. It is perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or muffins. It can also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or vegetables. It also makes a great addition to roasted potatoes or grilled corn on the cob.

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