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log of homemade garlic scape compound butter.
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Easy Garlic Scape Butter Recipe

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Preserve the delicious flavor of garlic scapes for later by making this super easy garlic scape compound butter! Perfect over steaks, pasta, baked potatoes, and plenty more.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Cooling:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces salted butter high quality; fully softened
  • 3-4 garlic scapes
  • 1 lemon, zested

Instructions

  • Set out your butter at room temperature until completely soft.
  • Rinse and dry your garlic scapes. Then, cut them into 2-3 inch pieces directly into the bowl of a food processor.
  • Pulse the scapes until they are small pieces. It may take a moment; just keep going.
  • Add the scapes, butter, and lemon zest to the bowl of your stand mixer or a bowl. Using a paddle attachment, run the mixer on low to fully integrate the ingredients.
  • If you're using unsalted butter, add 1/2 tsp sea salt while the butter is mixing. If you're using salted butter, skip this step.
  • Once the butter is fully mixed, portion out half of the mixture onto a piece of wax paper or parchment. Carefully tuck the edge closest to you over the log. Roll the log of butter up until you've used the whole sheet of parchment paper. Twist the ends of the roll of butter like candy. Follow this step again with the remaining butter.
  • Allow to chill in the fridge. Eat fresh within a week or store in the freezer in an airtight container like freezer bag for 6 months or longer.

Notes

Store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 6 months or longer.
  • Want more? Double the recipe and freeze the extra for later!
  • You can make this recipe in a bowl or a mixer. If you use a mixer, you'll have a smoother, fluffier butter.
  • This recipe would be wonderful with fresh herbs, like fresh basil or parsley! Feel free to add some chopped green onion if you have some around. 
  • Think of this butter as a treat or a luxury item. It’s a very simple recipe, so you want each component to be the best it can be. Those delicious garlic scapes deserve the best butter you can find.
  • For easy freezing, use a small cookie scoop to portion balls of garlic scape butter on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Freeze until firm then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Appetizer, Food preservation
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: garlic scape butter, garlic scape compound butter, garlic scapes, scape compound butter
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Cost: $5