Sweet Chile Butter
Make a sweet and spicy chile butter with Aleppo flakes, smoked paprika, and honey. Easy to mix, chills into a log, stores up to 1 month.
This sweet and spicy compound butter is perfect snack when spread on a cracker or slice of bread. If you want to be extra indulgent, add a spat of butter atop a plate of fried chicken and waffles or over a perfectly cooked steak.
Submitted by: Geoff Marshall from Chicago, IL
Yield: 1 cup of compound butter
- Combine room temperature butter with Aleppo flakes, smoked paprika, cayenne, roasted garlic, and honey, then chill in a log.
- Use on crackers, toast, steak, fried chicken and waffles, or roasted vegetables; slice on hot food to melt.
- Store tightly wrapped in the fridge up to one month or freeze for longer-term storage.
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Preparation Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Fold and mix together thoroughly with a rubber spatula.
Scoop seasoned butter out of bowl and onto a piece of wax or parchment paper.
Form butter into a log and place in the refrigerator to firm up.
Butter will keep up to a month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes. You can use salted butter, but taste as you go and skip adding any extra salt. Unsalted butter gives you more control over seasoning.
How do I make it less spicy or hotter?
To reduce heat, cut the cayenne and Aleppo flakes. To make it hotter, add more cayenne or a pinch of crushed red pepper. Adjust in small steps and taste before chilling.
What can I use instead of honey?
Maple syrup, agave nectar, or a light corn syrup work as sweet swaps. For a vegan option, use a vegan butter and maple or agave instead of honey.
How should I store and freeze the butter?
Roll the mixed butter into a log in parchment or wax paper, seal tightly, and refrigerate up to one month. For longer storage, freeze wrapped logs up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before using.
What are the best ways to serve this butter?
Spread it on crackers or warm bread, drop a slice onto hot steak or roasted vegetables, or add to fried chicken and waffles. Slicing the chilled log makes neat portions that melt nicely on hot foods.
How can I get a smooth, well-emulsified butter?
Start with butter fully softened to room temperature. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or hand mixer until uniform. If ingredients are too cold they will not blend evenly.
Can I scale the recipe up or down?
Yes. Multiply or divide all ingredients equally to keep the same balance. When making larger batches, taste and adjust spices and honey as needed before chilling.
How long does the butter last at room temperature while serving?
Butter softens quickly at room temperature. For safety and quality, return it to the fridge within two hours. Keep small serving portions and replenish from the chilled log as needed.
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes. You can use salted butter, but taste as you go and skip adding any extra salt. Unsalted butter gives you more control over seasoning.
How do I make it less spicy or hotter?
To reduce heat, cut the cayenne and Aleppo flakes. To make it hotter, add more cayenne or a pinch of crushed red pepper. Adjust in small steps and taste before chilling.
What can I use instead of honey?
Maple syrup, agave nectar, or a light corn syrup work as sweet swaps. For a vegan option, use a vegan butter and maple or agave instead of honey.
How should I store and freeze the butter?
Roll the mixed butter into a log in parchment or wax paper, seal tightly, and refrigerate up to one month. For longer storage, freeze wrapped logs up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before using.
What are the best ways to serve this butter?
Spread it on crackers or warm bread, drop a slice onto hot steak or roasted vegetables, or add to fried chicken and waffles. Slicing the chilled log makes neat portions that melt nicely on hot foods.
How can I get a smooth, well-emulsified butter?
Start with butter fully softened to room temperature. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or hand mixer until uniform. If ingredients are too cold they will not blend evenly.
Can I scale the recipe up or down?
Yes. Multiply or divide all ingredients equally to keep the same balance. When making larger batches, taste and adjust spices and honey as needed before chilling.
How long does the butter last at room temperature while serving?
Butter softens quickly at room temperature. For safety and quality, return it to the fridge within two hours. Keep small serving portions and replenish from the chilled log as needed.
We made the Sweet Chile butter, it was delicious!