Rose Petal Butter

There is something special about bringing edible flowers into the kitchen. This simple rose petal butter combines fresh rose petals with creamy butter for a delicate floral spread that can add a little something beautiful to breads, biscuits, scones, pancakes, or your favorite baked goods.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh rose petals, finely chopped

• ¾ cup softened unsalted butter

Making Rose Petal Butter

Begin by making sure your rose petals are clean and completely dry. Finely chop the petals and combine them with the softened butter.

Mix thoroughly until the rose petals are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours so the rose flavor can begin to infuse into the butter.

Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, allowing the floral flavor to meld more deeply into the butter.

Bring to room temperature before serving so the butter softens again.

Enjoy your rose petal butter spread over warm bread, biscuits, scones, pancakes, or freshly baked treats.

A note about roses: If you’re using roses for culinary purposes, make sure they are correctly identified and grown without pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals that aren’t intended for food use. The variety and fragrance of the rose will also influence the flavor of your finished butter.