Ginger Butter

Name: Ginger Butter
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 3 pieces crystallized ginger, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of ground cloves; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

January 26, 2012

Recipe information

Yield
serves 8

Ingredients

3 pieces crystallized ginger, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of ground cloves

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

Preparation

In a small bowl, stir ingredients with a fork until thoroughly combined. Shape into a log by rolling in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Chill until firm, about 1 hour, before slicing into eight rounds.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.

TagsSpreads Ginger Herbs & Spices Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Cookbooks

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