Easy Garlic Scape Butter Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients for Perfect Homemade Flavor
A quick and simple garlic scape butter recipe using just three ingredients that delivers fresh, creamy, and garlicky flavor perfect for spreading or cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup (approximately 12 tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic scapes, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of sea salt (optional, if butter is unsalted)
Instructions
- Rinse about 1 cup of garlic scapes under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry and trim tough ends, then roughly chop into 1-inch pieces.
- Soften 1/2 cup (113 grams) of unsalted butter at room temperature for about 30 minutes or warm gently in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- Place chopped garlic scapes, softened butter, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy, about 20-30 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
- Taste and add a pinch of sea salt if needed. Blend briefly again to incorporate.
- Transfer the garlic scape butter into an airtight container or shape into a log with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Bring to room temperature for about 10 minutes before spreading or melting over dishes.
Notes
Use fresh garlic scapes for best flavor. Keep butter at room temperature for easy blending. Pulse in short bursts to avoid runny texture. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 0.5
- Protein: 0.1
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