Pecan Praline Honey Butter

Sweet pecan praline honey butter is an easy compound butter recipe made with honey, brown sugar, toasted pecans, cinnamon, and vanilla. Perfect for biscuits, pancakes, waffles, or giving as homemade Christmas gifts.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time 10

Chilling time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings

Calories 159kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter softened
½ cup toasted pecans finely chopped
⅓ cup honey orange blossom, clover, or similar light honey
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon powdered sugar this helps stabilize the butter mixture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let cool completely, then chop finely.
Beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes, until it's noticeably lighter in color and fluffy.
Add the brown sugar, powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using). Beat for another 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed, until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
Spoon into small jars or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Gifting tip: Spoon the butter into clean 4-ounce jars, refrigerate until firm, then tie with ribbon and include a tag that says, "Keep refrigerated. Best enjoyed within 2 weeks." Makes 4 4-ounce jars.

Storage

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for the best texture. Freezes for up to 3 months.

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