Elevate your cooking with Homemade Garlic Scape Butter! This flavorful, easy-to-make spread adds a rich, garlicky twist to bread, pasta, baked potatoes, and more. Whether melting over a sizzling steak or stirring into a warm dish, it’s the perfect way to infuse bold flavor into your favorite recipes. Give it a try and take your meals to the next level!
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- ½ cup roughly chopped garlic scapes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your scapes by removing the flower bulb and any woody ends. Finely dice or toss them into your food processor on high for 1-2 minutes
- In a medium-sized bowl add butter, scapes, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon mix all ingredients until they are well combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto a piece of wax paper and roll it into a log shape. Twist the ends to seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once firm, slice and serve on bread, or use to to enhance the flavor of your favorite dishes.
- Storage: Garlic scape butter can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months.
Notes
Usage Ideas: Try it on grilled meats, and vegetables. Mix it into mashed potatoes or use it on a grilled cheese. The culinary possibilities are endless.
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