Slow Cooker Strawberry Butter: A Sweet, Spreadable Delight
This Slow Cooker Strawberry Butter is a luscious, sweet spread made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for toast, pancakes, and desserts, it combines natural sweetness and deep flavor in a velvety, spreadable texture.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a slow cooker and stir gently to mix
- Cover and set the slow cooker to low. Cook for 6 to 8 hours, until the strawberries are very soft
- Mash the strawberries with a potato masher to desired consistency or use an immersion blender for a smoother texture
- Remove the lid and continue cooking on low for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency
- Allow the strawberry butter to cool completely, then transfer to clean jars or containers
- Store refrigerated for up to two weeks
Notes
Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor
Adjust the sugar to your taste, if desired
For a smoother texture, blend the butter while still warm
Cool completely before storing to prevent spoilage
Adjust the sugar to your taste, if desired
For a smoother texture, blend the butter while still warm
Cool completely before storing to prevent spoilage