Apricot Butter
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This sweet fruit butter goes great with muffins or tea breads.
Servings:
3/4 cup butter
Ingredients
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3 tablespoonssnipped dried apricotssee savings
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1/2 cupbutter or margarine, slightly softenedsee savings
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2 teaspoonssugarsee savings
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1-1/2 teaspoonsgrated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground gingersee savings
Directions
1.
In a small bowl place snipped dried apricots. Pour boiling water over apricots to cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well.
2.
In a small mixing bowl combine softened butter, sugar, drained apricots, and ginger. Beat until light and fluffy. Cover and chill until mixture begins to firm up, stirring once or twice. Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If made ahead, let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Makes 3/4 cup butter.
To Present This Gift...
Place the butter in the cup. Wrap a ribbon around the cup, and tie into a bow by the cup handle. Trim the ribbon ends. Place the cup on the tray.
Also try this...
Tuck a fresh herb sprig into the ribbon bow.
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Clear glass snack tray with cupRibbonScissors
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